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Autumn Stables

Name: Autumn Stables
Director: Andrew Cymek
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2018

Unrated

Director

Andrew Cymek

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Autumn Stables follows typical television movie conventions, emphasizing traditional romantic clichés over complex identity issues. The narrative structure revolves around a conventional arc where a female protagonist navigates loss and a male figure brings change to her property. The film lacks intentionality regarding the overlapping aspects of identity. It operates within a homogeneous social framework that avoids broader social critiques, focusing instead on personal property and interpersonal relationships.

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Category Breakdown

Does Autumn Stables have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers around a heterosexual relationship between Autumn Carlisle and Jake Stevens. It does not include any non-cisgender identities or critiques of heterosexuality.

How does Autumn Stables portray gender?

Fair

Autumn has the ability to act to sell her ranch, but the plot is driven by Jake's actions, reinforcing traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Autumn Stables?

Limited

The setting and character names suggest a homogeneous environment with no evidence of non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon characters driving the narrative.

How does Autumn Stables represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film adheres to traditional Western values such as property ownership and land stewardship. It does not deconstruct institutions like the nuclear family.

Does Autumn Stables include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not address any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional romantic storyline set in a rural pastoral environment.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial diversity and inclusive casting.
The plot depends on traditional gender roles rather than challenging them.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-cisgender identities.
The story does not question or deconstruct established Western social institutions.

Official Synopsis

After the death of her husband, Autumn Carlisle sells her ranch to handsome carpenter Jake Stevens, who promises to leave it untouched except for some changes. His true intentions, however, are to completely change the property, making huge renovations.

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