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Once Upon a Forest

Once Upon a Forest

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

1993

G

Director

Charles Grosvenor

Runtime

71 minutes

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Once Upon a Forest is a traditional survivalist adventure that incorporates an environmentalist critique. It highlights the destructive impact of human industrial activity on the animal kingdom. However, the film does not explore multi-layered identity politics or challenge social hierarchies. Its representation of social identities is limited by the era's animation standards and reliance on anthropomorphic archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Once Upon a Forest have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film lacks any LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight relationships. Character interactions revolve around friendship and cooperation among different species.

How does Once Upon a Forest portray gender?

Fair

The protagonists take a leading role in their quest to save a friend, embodying bravery and ability to act. However, the film adheres to traditional gender roles and archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Once Upon a Forest?

Limited

As an animated feature with anthropomorphic animals, the film does not depict human racial or ethnic diversity. Instead, it focuses on representing various species.

How does Once Upon a Forest represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques human encroachment and industrial impact, challenging anthropocentric hierarchies. It emphasizes collective survival and ecological preservation.

Does Once Upon a Forest include disability representation?

Fair

The plot centers on a badger incapacitated by environmental toxins, depicting a victim of circumstance rather than exploring long-term disability in depth.

Present on Screen

  • The film provides a strong environmentalist critique of human encroachment and industrial impact.
  • Protagonists exhibit a significant role in driving the story and bravery in driving the central survivalist plot.
  • The narrative promotes themes of collective survival and ecological preservation.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
  • Disability is depicted through the cliché of a victim of circumstance rather than a nuanced exploration.
  • The use of anthropomorphic animals prevents direct engagement with human racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

A young mouse, mole and hedgehog risk their lives to find a cure for their badger friend, who's been poisoned by men.

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