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Badland
Representation Score
3.9/10
Limited
2019
TV-14Director
Justin Lee
Runtime
117 minutes
Average Rating
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Badland functions as a character-driven Western that offers a moderate subversion of gender roles through its female lead. While the protagonist's mission to track Confederate war criminals implies a critique of historical systemic violence, the film lacks broader complexity in addressing multiple aspects of diversity. The narrative remains largely tied to the historical constraints of the genre. Without evidence of diverse casting or LGBTQ+ representation, the film follows a more traditional path of restorative order and vigilantism.
Category Breakdown
Does Badland have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or representations of non-straight relationships. It focuses on a traditional pursuit of justice within a Western setting.
How does Badland portray gender?
The story challenges Western gender stereotypes by centering a determined woman pioneer. She demonstrates a significant role in driving the story, breaking away from the typical 'damsel in distress' archetype of the time.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Badland?
Set in the post-Civil War Old West, the film deals with a period marked by strict racial hierarchies. There is no indication of a non-white majority cast.
How does Badland represent religion and culture?
The narrative explores systemic justice by focusing on the pursuit of Confederate war criminals. This suggests a critique of past systemic failures rather than a simple frontier law enforcement.
Does Badland include disability representation?
There is no mention of characters navigating physical, sensory, or neurodivergent experiences. No assessment can be made regarding the presence of disability representation.
Present on Screen
- The female lead provides a departure from traditional Western gender hierarchies by demonstrating a significant role in driving the story.
- The plot engages with the deconstruction of historical villains and systemic justice.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
- There is no evidence of racial diversity or the use of race-bent casting to subvert historical norms.
- The narrative does not address disability or neurodivergent experiences.
Official Synopsis
Detective Matthias Breecher, hired to track down the worst of the Confederate war criminals, roams the Old West seeking justice. His resolve is tested when he meets a determined pioneer woman who is far more than she seems.
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