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Jubal

Name: Jubal
Director: Delmer Daves
Released: 1956
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1956

Approved

Director

Delmer Daves

Runtime

100 minutes

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Jubal is a classic Western film that emphasizes psychological tension and traditional social hierarchies. It stays within the cultural norms of its time, focusing on the internal conflicts and actions of its male characters. While the film delves into the complexities of moral relativism and personal vengeance, it does not address broader systemic issues or diverse representation. Instead, it centers on the exploration of masculinity and morality.

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Category Breakdown

Does Jubal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Jubal portray gender?

Limited

Women in the film mainly serve as mothers or homemakers, playing passive roles in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Jubal?

Minimal

The casting reflects a 1950s Anglo-Saxon society, with a lack of diverse ethnic representation.

How does Jubal represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film focuses on individual moral dilemmas and the tension between law and revenge, without critiquing broader societal issues.

Does Jubal include disability representation?

Minimal

The film portrays physical hardships typical of Western genres but does not focus on neurodivergent or disabled characters.

Present on Screen

Explores complex themes of moral relativism and the psychological weight of personal vengeance.
Provides a character-driven approach to the tension between institutional law and individual impulse.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, adhering to homogeneous 1950s casting standards.
Reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by relegating women to passive, maternal roles.
Offers no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

Jubal Troop is a cowboy who is found in a weakened condition, without a horse. He is given shelter at Shep Horgan's large ranch, where he quickly makes an enemy in foreman Pinky, a cattleman who accuses Jubal of carrying the smell of sheep.

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