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Ebony, Ivory & Jade

Name: Ebony, Ivory & Jade
Director: Cirio H. Santiago
Released: 1976
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

1976

Director

Cirio H. Santiago

Runtime

76 minutes

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Ebony, Ivory & Jade provides a moderate level of diversity through its multi-ethnic cast and the physical empowerment of its female protagonists. The characters take active roles in their survival rather than being passive victims. However, the film relies heavily on 1970s exploitation genre clichés. It prioritizes kinetic action and commercial conventions over deeper social commentary or the deconstruction of systemic hierarchies. Overall, the representation feels more like a functional ensemble casting choice than a deliberate attempt at multi-layered depth or cultural critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Ebony, Ivory & Jade have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The close friendship among the female athletes does not include any depictions of non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Ebony, Ivory & Jade portray gender?

Fair

Female characters show physical strength by using fighting skills to escape from kidnappers. This challenges the traditional damsel in distress cliché by making the women active fighters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Ebony, Ivory & Jade?

Good

The trio's nicknames indicate a multi-ethnic cast representing different racial backgrounds. This casting approach moves away from the homogeneous groups typical of many 1970s Western productions.

How does Ebony, Ivory & Jade represent religion and culture?

Limited

Set in the Philippines, the story follows a standard Western action format. It focuses on a survival thriller without delving into nuanced socio-political issues or systemic dynamics.

Does Ebony, Ivory & Jade include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The female protagonists display physical strength and combat skills.
The multi-ethnic cast includes a diverse range of characters.
The setting provides a non-Western backdrop for the action.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks complex multi-layered depth or social critique.
There is no visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
The film lacks characters with various disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An American track team has just arrived in The Philippines for an international competition. Among the competitors are Ginger and Pam, nicknamed "Ivory" and "Ebony", who meet up with another friend, Jackie, nicknamed "Jade". After they arrive at their hotel, a gang of thugs kidnaps them, along with some other girls from the team. To get away, the trio are going to have to use all their fighting skills.

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