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Dallas: War of The Ewings

Name: Dallas: War of The Ewings
Director: Michael Preece
Released: 1998
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1998

Not Rated

Director

Michael Preece

Runtime

96 minutes

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Dallas: War of The Ewings continues the legacy of established character archetypes and existing social hierarchies. The narrative focuses on corporate power struggles and familial dominance within the oil industry. The film adheres to traditional dramatic clichés, reinforcing Western institutional values like capitalism and private property. It lacks disruptive or perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on preserving the Ewing family's economic dominance. Because the plot revolves around established socio-economic groups and straight-centered family dynamics, it offers little in the way of progressive representation or diverse social perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dallas: War of The Ewings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on traditional romantic and familial conflicts without including any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.

How does Dallas: War of The Ewings portray gender?

Fair

Sue Ellen Ewing is a central figure, but the plot is driven by male competition for corporate control. Women operate within traditional gender roles and power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dallas: War of The Ewings?

Limited

The story focuses on the internal disputes of a historically homogeneous socio-economic group. It lacks significant racial diversity in its portrayal of land and oil rights.

How does Dallas: War of The Ewings represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film reinforces traditional Western values regarding capitalism and private property. It celebrates the economic legacy and resilience of the family unit.

Does Dallas: War of The Ewings include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis provides no information about characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences.

Present on Screen

Sue Ellen Ewing provides a central female presence within the high-stakes corporate power struggle.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial diversity, focusing almost exclusively on a homogeneous socio-economic group.
The story reinforces traditional gender roles and power dynamics rather than challenging them.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
The film lacks representation of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In the second of two Dallas reunion films, War of the Ewings follows Bobby and Sue Ellen Ewing two years after taking over control of Ewing Oil. Although J.R. is managing WestStar Oil, he wants to once again own his father's company. When he discovers that Ray Krebbs' land has undiscovered oil on it, he clashes with everyone — from Carter McKay to the Ewings — to get what he wants.

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