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A Witches' Ball

Name: A Witches' Ball
Director: Justin G. Dyck
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2017

Director

Justin G. Dyck

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Witches' Ball functions as a conventional family fantasy centered on a young girl's journey. While it successfully places a female protagonist at the heart of the action, the narrative remains within traditional genre boundaries. The film lacks multi-layered complexity, offering little visibility for LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds. It prioritizes a standard hero's journey and community belonging over the deconstruction of social hierarchies. Ultimately, the production leans on established clichés rather than progressive identity politics, resulting in a story that is accessible but lacks deep social representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Witches' Ball have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story revolves around a magical coming-of-age ritual rather than exploring queer identities.

How does A Witches' Ball portray gender?

Fair

Beatrix is a central female protagonist whose actions drive the plot. She avoids typical male-centric hero clichés, but the film does not explicitly challenge gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Witches' Ball?

Limited

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the Witching World. Character descriptions do not indicate any diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon representation.

How does A Witches' Ball represent religion and culture?

Fair

The fantasy world explores a unique community through magical rituals. However, the plot follows a standard quest structure without any progressive social themes or anti-institutional critiques.

Does A Witches' Ball include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergence or chronic illness in the story.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female lead in Beatrix, providing a departure from male-centric hero clichés.
The narrative centers on women's ability to drive the story as the primary driver of the magical plot.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationship dynamics.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the Witching World characters.
The film does not include characters representing disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Every year the Witching World gathers to celebrate the newly inducted witches into their world. Beatrix (12) is eager to become part of this world, but when her pending magical status is jeopardized she needs the help of her furry best friend Muggs (voiced by Joey Fatone) to solve some magical riddles before the big event. Will Beatrix sink or soar on the night of the Witches' Ball?

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