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Here Comes Malicious

Name: Here Comes Malicious
Released: 1939
Duration: 11 min

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0.6/10

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1939

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Runtime

11 minutes

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This documentary serves as a specialized record of equestrian achievement rather than a narrative aimed at social commentary. It documents the career of the racehorse Malicious through the lens of professional sports broadcasting. The film reflects the traditional frameworks of 1939, emphasizing the prestige of the racing industry. Although Joe Hernandez's inclusion provides some ethnic visibility, the work does not aim to disrupt systemic social structures. Ultimately, the production is a niche historical record of a sporting milestone, lacking the character depth or thematic breadth needed to address broader social diversities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Here Comes Malicious have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or identities related to LGBTQ+ communities or non-cisgender identities. The focus is solely on the sporting event and professional narration.

How does Here Comes Malicious portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around the male-dominated world of 1930s horse racing and broadcasting. The male narrator and the male-centric sporting industry play key roles in driving the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Here Comes Malicious?

Limited

Joe Hernandez, a Hispanic broadcaster, narrates the film. While his presence offers visibility for a Latino figure, the film does not actively challenge racial hierarchies.

How does Here Comes Malicious represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film highlights Western sporting institutions and individual athletic achievements. It emphasizes the prestige of the racing industry and the established social order of the time.

Does Here Comes Malicious include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters or individuals with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus remains strictly on the equestrian subject matter.

Present on Screen

Provides visibility for Joe Hernandez, a prominent Hispanic broadcaster in a professional role during 1939.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of women, LGBTQ+ individuals, or people with disabilities.
Reinforces the traditional social and gender hierarchies of the era.
Does not engage with or challenge racial or cultural systemic structures.

Official Synopsis

The story of "Malicious," one of the great race horses of the era, narrated by Joe Hernandez, the "voice of Santa Anita", that opens with the race at the Tanfaran track in northern California where "Malicious" broke the track record.

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