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The World We Make

Name: The World We Make
Director: Brian Baugh
Released: 2019
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

8.7/10

Excellent

2019

Director

Brian Baugh

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The World We Make functions as a social drama that uses racial tension to test the resilience of its central characters. By making racial bias the catalyst for conflict, the film moves beyond simple melodrama into meaningful social commentary. The narrative structure prioritizes the roles of Lee and Jordan as they navigate the friction between their progressive values and entrenched communal prejudices. This focus on systemic issues 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 of LGBTQ+ identities or disability. The diversity is heavily focused on racial themes, leaving other categories unaddressed.

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Category Breakdown

Does The World We Make have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or relationships that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. The main focus is on the relationship between Lee and Jordan.

How does The World We Make portray gender?

Good

Lee is shown as an active and spirited equestrian, suggesting she has a strong role in driving the story and avoids being portrayed as passive. She shares equal importance with Jordan in the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The World We Make?

Excellent

Racial identity is a key driver of the plot, as the story revolves around racial bias emerging in a small town. This creates a nuanced exploration of systemic issues.

How does The World We Make represent religion and culture?

Good

The story challenges the traditional social fabric of a small town by highlighting communal biases as obstacles to the protagonists' goals. It emphasizes social justice over maintaining traditional harmony.

Does The World We Make include disability representation?

Fair

There are no characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the story. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

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 ability to act, avoiding passive feminine clichés through her role as an equestrian.

Limited or Absent

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

Official 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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