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Running Wild

Name: Running Wild
Director: Alex Ranarivelo
Released: 2017
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Alex Ranarivelo

Runtime

100 minutes

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Running Wild centers on a traditional character study focused on a female protagonist. While Stella Davis provides a refreshing change from male-dominated ranching clichés, the film remains rooted in conventional dramatic structures. The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity, focusing on personal growth and moral lessons. It adheres to established genre expectations without attempting to subvert social hierarchies or provide systemic critiques. Ultimately, the film offers meaningful women's ability to drive the story but falls short in providing diverse representation or radical perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Running Wild have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The main focus is on a widow's personal journey and her relationship with nature.

How does Running Wild portray gender?

Fair

Stella Davis, the ranch owner, demonstrates strong leadership and manages complex logistics. She challenges traditional male-dominated Western clichés but follows a conventional emotional resilience arc.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Running Wild?

Fair

The film does not specify the racial makeup of the cast or the convicts. It seems to follow traditional Western rural demographics without highlighting any diversity.

How does Running Wild represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes traditional Western values such as stewardship and moral rehabilitation. It stays within established moral frameworks without offering radical critiques.

Does Running Wild include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There are no disability-related themes addressed in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Stella Davis, plays a leading role in the story.
The film places a woman in a traditionally male-dominated ranching landscape.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or convict group.
The narrative does not address characters with physical or mental disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Stella Davis is a widow who saves her ranch by working with convicts to rehabilitate a herd of wild horses that wandered on to her property. Stella must fight prejudice, greed, bureaucracy and vanity (including her own) to finally understand that there is no better remedy to misfortune than helping another living creature.

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