
Frank
2007

Representation Score
Limited
2012
PGDirector
David Mickey Evans
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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Smitty is a sentimental family drama that prioritizes classical moral instruction over social complexity. The narrative focuses on a boy's growth through his bond with a dog and his grandfather, reinforcing traditional social structures. The film adheres to conventional storytelling, emphasizing duty and family stability. It lacks the depth needed to challenge standard assumptions about rural life and family structures.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a typical coming-of-age story centered around a young boy and his dog. It does not include characters with non-binary gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The story centers on a male protagonist and his relationship with his grandfather. It emphasizes traditional masculine roles and developmental milestones without challenging gender hierarchies.
Set in a rural farm environment, the narrative suggests a homogeneous depiction of life. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.
The themes of friendship and responsibility align with traditional Western values. The film promotes stable family units and duty rather than critiquing these social institutions.
The narrative contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not utilized as a central plot device or source of ability to act.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
SMITTY is a family film about a rescue dog. When life gets tough for Ben, a friendly paw is all it takes to pull him through. Mischievous thirteen-year-old Ben is sent to his grandfather's farm for the summer, where he crosses paths with a lovable mutt. With help from the unlikely canine companion, Ben learns the importance of friendship, family and responsibility.

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