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50 to 1

Name: 50 to 1
Director: Jim Wilson
Released: 2014
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2014

PG-13

Director

Jim Wilson

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

50 to 1 follows a traditional underdog storyline, emphasizing the journey of a racehorse and its handlers. It stays within a conventional Western framework that highlights individual effort and resilience. The film leans heavily on established archetypes, focusing on a rural, localized experience. While it challenges the elite racing world, it does so through perseverance rather than addressing broader social issues. Overall, the narrative reinforces traditional social norms. It does not aim to disrupt wider social hierarchies or explore diverse identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does 50 to 1 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The social setting is portrayed through a traditional lens that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does 50 to 1 portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on male cowboys in a traditionally masculine environment. Female characters have limited roles and do not drive the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 50 to 1?

Limited

The cast is primarily made up of people from a rural New Mexican background. Outsider status is defined by economic factors rather than racial or ethnic differences.

How does 50 to 1 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional Western values and the American Dream. It emphasizes hard work and community bonds without questioning Western institutions.

Does 50 to 1 include disability representation?

Limited

The story revolves around a horse with crooked feet, using the underdog cliché rather than exploring disability issues in depth.

Present on Screen

Uses a compelling underdog narrative focused on overcoming physical challenges.
Offers a close-up view of rural New Mexican cowboy life and friendship.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight social structures.
Does not give female characters significant roles in the story.
Uses a homogeneous cast without much racial or ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when they learn their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies to run in the Kentucky Derby. Based on the true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys must overcome impossible odds even before they reach Churchill Downs and the land of Kentucky's blue bloods.

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