
To Race the Wind
1980

Representation Score
Minimal
1983
Director
Leslie H. Martinson
Runtime
96 minutes
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Set in 1983, the film relies on well-established comedic clichés rather than exploring diverse perspectives. Its narrative focuses on individual talent within a stable middle-class environment, avoiding any deep social critique. The production adheres to mid-century storytelling traditions, featuring a homogeneous cast reflecting the era’s television standards.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional structure that assumes everyone is straight. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or scenes showing same-sex relationships.
The film follows typical gender roles of its time. The male protagonist dominates the story, while female characters have limited influence.
The cast is primarily white, with little ethnic diversity. The setting emphasizes a traditional, mostly Anglo-centric social environment.
The story is a standard family comedy that upholds traditional social structures. It uses the child prodigy cliché in a stable, middle-class urban setting.
The film does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities. The protagonist's intelligence is used as a comedic device without exploring neurodiversity.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A 13-year-old genius goes to college and tries to cope not only with campus social life, but also with his professor.

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