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Wisdom

Name: Wisdom
Director: Emilio Estevez
Released: 1986
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1986

Director

Emilio Estevez

Runtime

109 minutes

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Wisdom serves primarily as a localized coming-of-age drama centered on socioeconomic disillusionment. It excels in questioning the stability of economic institutions and traditional Western structures. However, the film lacks broad representation of diverse identities, focusing instead on traditional demographic types. This results in a narrow demographic scope.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wisdom have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a typical heterosexual relationship. There is no indication of LGBTQ themes or challenging traditional relationships.

How does Wisdom portray gender?

Fair

The story examines conflicts between young men and women. The female lead actively joins the criminal enterprise, showing she plays a significant role in driving the story, but the narrative stays within traditional gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wisdom?

Limited

Set in a small-town American Western setting, the film has a fairly uniform cast. It emphasizes class struggles without delving into racial or ethnic complexities.

How does Wisdom represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative criticizes capitalist systems by portraying bank robberies as a means to support farmers. This introduces moral relativism regarding economic failures.

Does Wisdom include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device or plot point.

Present on Screen

The film provides a compelling critique of capitalist structures and systemic economic failures.
It offers a nuanced look at how socioeconomic pressures can drive moral relativism and criminal behavior.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks diversity in ethnic representation.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
The narrative does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Unable to find work after a past felony, graduate John Wisdom and his girlfriend embark on a cross-country bank-robbing spree in order to aid American farmers.

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