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Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier

Name: Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier
Director: Norman Foster
Released: 1955
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

1955

Director

Norman Foster

Runtime

93 minutes

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Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier is a classic example of mid-century American myth-making. The film reinforces traditional social hierarchies and Western expansionist ideals through its narrative structure. White, masculine protagonists dominate the story, creating a homogeneous portrayal of ability to act. The storytelling emphasizes historical romanticism and the 'pioneer spirit' over diverse perspectives. Ultimately, the film upholds traditional Western values, presenting the expansion of territory as a positive and necessary endeavor.

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Category Breakdown

Does Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It stays within a traditional mid-century framework without featuring any queer-coded storylines.

How does Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on typical masculine heroes who emphasize physical strength and leadership. Female characters are mostly shown in supporting or domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier?

Minimal

The casting emphasizes white settlers and the pioneering spirit. Native American populations are depicted as obstacles to expansion rather than having their own choices and roles.

How does Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film celebrates Western expansionism and the 'civilizing' frontier without questioning the impact of colonization or the displacement of indigenous peoples.

Does Davy Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film. Characters are portrayed as physically perfect and capable survivors.

Present on Screen

The film clearly depicts the American frontier mythos and the pioneering spirit.

Limited or Absent

The narrative has little control over what happens to them for non-white characters, portraying Indigenous groups mainly as obstacles to settler expansion.
Gender roles are strictly traditional, offering little deviation from established masculine leadership or female domesticity.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, physical disabilities, or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Legends (and myths) from the life of famed American frontiersman Davy Crockett are depicted in this feature film edited from television episodes. Crockett and his friend George Russel fight in the Creek Indian War. Then Crockett is elected to Congress and brings his rough-hewn ways to the House of Representatives. Finally, Crockett and Russell journey to Texas and the last stand at the Alamo.

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