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The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh

Name: The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh
Director: Gilbert Moses
Released: 1979
Duration: 102 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1979

Director

Gilbert Moses

Runtime

102 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film is notable for its all-Black main cast, challenging typical Hollywood conventions. However, it still adheres to the social norms of the late 1970s by focusing on male characters and lacking diverse representation for women and LGBTQ+ individuals. Overall, the film is a strong example of Black independent cinema, yet it maintains traditional views on gender and queer dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories related to queer themes.

How does The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh portray gender?

Limited

The movie focuses on a group of male characters and lacks female characters with significant roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh?

Excellent

This film stands out by featuring an all-Black main cast, disrupting Hollywood norms by putting Black protagonists in a central role.

How does The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh represent religion and culture?

Good

The story highlights a community fighting against outside threats using supernatural elements, suggesting a localized, community-focused approach.

Does The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray any characters with physical or cognitive disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features an all-Black main cast that drives the story with unique abilities.
Highlights racial ability to act by centering Black identity in a fantasy setting.
Explores themes of community protection and empowerment against predatory forces.

Limited or Absent

Lacks female characters with significant roles or presence.
Does not include any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
Maintains traditional gender hierarchies through the absence of diverse perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The Pittsburgh basketball team is hopeless. Maybe with the aid of an astrologer, and some new astrologically compatible players, they can become winners.

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