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The Little Raccoon

Name: The Little Raccoon
Director: Oleg Churkin
Released: 1974
Duration: 9 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1974

Director

Oleg Churkin

Runtime

9 minutes

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The Little Raccoon is a traditional coming-of-age story that emphasizes moral lessons and community harmony. It operates within a conventional social framework, focusing on the relationship between a child and a parent. While the use of animal characters offers a universal metaphor that transcends specific racial identifiers, the film does not actively challenge established social hierarchies. It remains a character-driven story rooted in the social realism of its time. Ultimately, the film serves as a moralistic fable. It adheres to the social structures of 1974, emphasizing duty and family rather than contemporary progressive frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Little Raccoon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on a typical family structure centered around a child and a parent.

How does The Little Raccoon portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a mother and a young protagonist. It highlights the mother's guidance and authority rather than a patriarchal structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Little Raccoon?

Fair

Using anthropomorphic animals allows for a universally relatable story without specific racial identifiers. However, it does not delve deeply into diverse backgrounds.

How does The Little Raccoon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative upholds traditional values such as respecting elders and fulfilling familial duties. It promotes a cohesive community focused on fulfilling parental expectations.

Does The Little Raccoon include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it integrate neurodivergence or physical impairments into the story.

Present on Screen

The use of anthropomorphic animals provides a universally relatable medium for storytelling.
The narrative centers on maternal guidance, offering a non-patriarchal domestic structure.
The film promotes positive themes of personal growth and communal responsibility.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The story adheres strictly to traditional hierarchies without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

A story about a little raccoon who needs to prove to his mother he's brave enough to go to the pond to gather herbs at night, on his birthday.

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