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Hogan's Goat

Name: Hogan's Goat
Director: Glenn Jordan
Released: 1971
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1971

TV-G

Director

Glenn Jordan

Runtime

120 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hogan's Goat is a period-specific television drama that emphasizes localized interpersonal conflicts over broader social issues. The plot centers on an Irish ward boss's political ambitions and the personal scandal involving his wife. The film adheres to the storytelling conventions of the early 1970s, focusing on a singular ethnic experience and traditional gender hierarchies. It lacks intentionality regarding diverse representation and challenges to established social structures. Ultimately, the work reflects the homogeneous social environments of its era without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hogan's Goat have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. It focuses on traditional romantic scandals without addressing these identities.

How does Hogan's Goat portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around political maneuvering and domestic scandal, reinforcing traditional gender roles. The wife is used as a tool in a power play rather than having her own significant role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hogan's Goat?

Limited

The narrative centers on a specific Irish ethnic community. It lacks a diverse cast, reflecting the homogeneous social structures typical of early 1970s dramas.

How does Hogan's Goat represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines political corruption and personal morality. However, it avoids broader critiques of institutions, staying focused on localized social orders.

Does Hogan's Goat include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not use disability as a theme or tool for development.

Present on Screen

Explores moral complexity through themes of political corruption and personal scandal.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies and mid-century social roles.
Focuses on a singular ethnic enclave rather than a multi-ethnic cast.
Provides no visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A young Irish ward boss has a chance to be elected mayor, but the disgraced current mayor makes sure the candidate's wife learns about his affair with a just-deceased rich girl.

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