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Raw Timber

Name: Raw Timber
Director: Ray Taylor
Released: 1937
Duration: 63 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1937

Approved

Director

Ray Taylor

Runtime

63 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Raw Timber is a conventional 1930s Western that prioritizes established social and legal hierarchies. The story centers on masculine conflict and the enforcement of industrial law, offering little room for diverse perspectives. The narrative structure revolves around male-driven conflict, specifically involving forest rangers and corporate theft, reinforcing the period's standard gender and racial archetypes without challenging them. Ultimately, the film upholds traditional notions of order and lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse ethnic backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raw Timber have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional Western storyline focused on industrial theft and law enforcement. There are no indications of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Raw Timber portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a male-dominated conflict between forest rangers and lumber company owners. Male characters hold the primary roles, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raw Timber?

Limited

As a 1937 Western, the film likely reflects the era's standard casting practices. It appears to adhere to the homogeneous racial norms of the time.

How does Raw Timber represent religion and culture?

Limited

The conflict highlights the protection of institutional order against individual criminal behavior. It aligns with traditional Western values emphasizing the sanctity of law and economic institutions.

Does Raw Timber include disability representation?

Minimal

The film contains no information regarding characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No assessment can be made regarding neurodivergent or physically impaired characters.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, structured narrative regarding law and institutional integrity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight or non-cisgender expressions.
The narrative is heavily male-dominated, offering minimal roles to female characters.
The casting likely adheres to the homogeneous racial norms of the 1930s.
There is no visible representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Forest Ranger Tom Corbin patrols the lumber grant of the McFarland and Williams Lumber Company, party owned by Dale McFarland. Tom discovers that Bart Williams is systematically cutting excess timber and falsifying his timber reports to the government. Williams is assisted by "Bull" Riley, who, suspecting that Tom has discovered their thievery, gives Tom a beating in an unfair fight.

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