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Guns of the Timberland

Name: Guns of the Timberland
Director: Robert D. Webb
Released: 1960
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1960

Director

Robert D. Webb

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Guns of the Timberland is a traditional Western from the 1960s that relies heavily on genre clichés and lacks complex representation of diverse identities. The story centers on a conflict between a logging crew and a local town, following established cinematic structures of the time. While it features a female leader, it does not offer diverse casting or a deeper critique of societal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Guns of the Timberland have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. It assumes everyone is straight and cisgender, which is typical of Westerns from the 1960s.

How does Guns of the Timberland portray gender?

Fair

Laura Riley plays a key role in leading the town's resistance. However, her character may still follow traditional protective roles for women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Guns of the Timberland?

Limited

The story focuses on a conflict between a logging company and a local community. There are no non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon characters mentioned, reflecting the demographics of the time.

How does Guns of the Timberland represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around a local conflict over land use. It does not critique Western institutions or explore cultural values in depth.

Does Guns of the Timberland include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

Includes a female character, Laura Riley, in a leadership role.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender expressions.
Does not feature any non-white or non-Anglo-Saxon characters.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Does not provide a critical look at Western institutions or cultural values.

Official Synopsis

Logger Jim Hadley and his lumberjack crew are looking for new forest to cut. They locate a prime prospect outside the town of Deep Wells. The residents of Deep Wells led by Laura Riley are opposed to the felling of the trees, believing that losing them would cause mudslides during the heavy rains. Conflict between the town's residents and the loggers is inevitable.

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