
Stealing Home
1988

Representation Score
Minimal
2004
PGDirector
John Kent Harrison
Runtime
91 minutes
Average Rating
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The Winning Season is a period fantasy that emphasizes nostalgic storytelling and conventional character types. It celebrates historical Americana rather than challenging societal norms. The narrative reinforces traditional social hierarchies by focusing on a male-centric journey through a historical lens, resulting in a homogeneous view of the early 20th century. The film adheres to traditional storytelling structures aimed at broad domestic audiences, lacking in progressive representation or identity-based complexity.
Category Breakdown
The film follows a traditional romantic storyline and does not include characters with non-binary genders or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The story centers around the male protagonist's journey, where he drives the narrative. A female character serves as an emotional motivator but the film upholds traditional gender roles and masculine clichés.
The story is set during a specific historical sporting era and features a predominantly white cast, suggesting a lack of diverse representation. The focus on this era implies a narrow perspective on the early 20th century.
The themes are rooted in classic American traditions and celebrate historical sporting events. The film honors these traditions without questioning the underlying cultural institutions.
There are no characters or plotlines focused on physical, sensory, or neurodevelopmental disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
THE WINNING SEASON tells the story of a legendary baseball player's struggle to choose between the love of his life and his love of the game. In the film, 12 year-old baseball fanatic Joe Soshack finds a mint condition Honus Wagner baseball card that magically takes him back to the 1909 World Series.

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