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The World We Make

The World We Make

2019

PG

Director

Brian Baugh

Runtime

108 minutes

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Synopsis

18 year old Lee (a spirited equestrian) and Jordan (an academic and football standout) are at the threshold of building a life together. But their character is tested when racial bias surfaces in their otherwise progressive small town.

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Overall Score

6.5/10

Good


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Fair

The film does not explicitly feature LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative relationship dynamics. The narrative focus remains on the central relationship between Lee and Jordan.

Gender Representation

Good

Lee is presented as a spirited equestrian, suggesting physical agency and a departure from passive feminine tropes. She shares central importance with Jordan in the narrative.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Excellent

Racial identity serves as a primary driver of the plot, as the story centers on racial bias surfacing in a small town. This creates a sophisticated exploration of systemic friction.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The story critiques the traditional social fabric of a small town by framing communal biases as an opposition to the protagonists. It prioritizes social justice over traditional harmony.

Disability Representation

Fair

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the story. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Strengths

  • Racial identity is a central, driving force of the drama rather than a background element.
  • The film offers a sophisticated exploration of systemic friction and communal bias.
  • Lee is portrayed with agency, avoiding passive feminine tropes through her role as an equestrian.

Areas for Improvement

  • The narrative lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-heteronormative dynamics.
  • There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • The film's diversity is heavily concentrated on racial themes, leaving other categories unaddressed.

AI Analysis

The World We Make functions as a social drama that uses racial tension to test the resilience of its central protagonists. By making racial bias the catalyst for conflict, the film moves beyond simple melodrama into meaningful social commentary. The narrative architecture prioritizes the agency of Lee and Jordan as they navigate the friction between their progressive values and entrenched communal prejudices. This focus on systemic friction provides a strong foundation for exploring identity and societal structures. While the film excels in its thematic engagement with racial equity, it lacks specific representation regarding LGBTQ+ identities or disability. The diversity is concentrated heavily on the intersection of race and social justice.

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