
Ride Above
2022

Representation Score
Limited
2023
PGDirector
Dana Gonzales
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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Centurion: The Dancing Stallion includes specific cultural practices, such as Mexican horse dancing, which adds ethnic specificity. However, the narrative relies heavily on traditional clichés. Ellissia's ability to act is interrupted by illness, shifting the focus to a male character, and the romantic elements follow a conventional straight relationship trajectory. Ultimately, while the film incorporates cultural traditions, it operates within a standard Western framework that lacks deeper systemic or multi-layered exploration.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities or same-sex relationships. The main romantic storyline involves the protagonist and a male ranch hand.
Ellissia showcases her specialized equestrian skills, but her role is briefly taken over by a male character when she falls ill.
The inclusion of Mexican horse dancing adds ethnic specificity, moving the story beyond a typical Anglo-centric equestrian narrative.
The film highlights a specific cultural tradition, providing non-Western visibility. However, the core themes remain rooted in conventional Western cinematic structures.
A character's illness serves as a plot catalyst, but the story does not explore disability or neurodivergence in depth.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Ellissia adopts a white stallion to train in the art of Mexican horse dancing. As she starts teaching the handsome but previously abused Centurion, Ellissia falls critically ill, which keeps her from competing in a celebrated equestrian event. Under the watchful eyes of her father, new ranch hand Danny steps in as trainer, hoping to win the competition — and, perhaps, Ellissia's heart.

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