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Western World

Name: Western World
Director: Lana Read
Released: 2017
Duration: 79 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2017

TV-MA

Director

Lana Read

Runtime

79 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Western World operates as a conventional Western film, adhering to established genre clichés rather than challenging them. The narrative centers on a male-led investigation into corruption, reinforcing traditional power structures and patriarchal frameworks. The film lacks meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disability. While the setting allows for diverse storytelling, the focus remains on a standard investigative trajectory centered on individual morality and greed. Ultimately, the work prioritizes classical themes of law versus lawlessness. It does not actively deconstruct Western hegemony or prioritize multi-layered identities, resulting in a traditional, non-progressive viewing experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Western World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. There is no challenge to the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Western World portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist and a dead husband, reflecting a patriarchal structure. Female characters are associated with clichés of seduction and greed.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Western World?

Limited

The narrative centers on a US Marshal in Wyoming, focusing on Anglo-Saxon characters. There is no indication of diverse characters with significant roles.

How does Western World represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot examines moral decay and greed through a traditional lens, functioning as a morality play rather than a critique of Western institutions.

Does Western World include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disability.

Present on Screen

The film uses a classic Western setting to explore timeless themes of greed and moral decay.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional gender clichés, specifically linking female characters to seduction.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and characters with disabilities.
The story follows conventional Anglo-centric patterns without diversifying the cast or giving significant roles to diverse characters.

Official Synopsis

When US Marshal Moses White is called to the Wyoming Territory town of Dogwood Pass he never realized the corruption and deceit that awaited his arrival. Sometimes one small seed of seduction and greed planted in the right situation can cause a whole town to go bad. One bad character leads to another and it all starts with a dead husband in a western town.

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