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Mad Ship

Name: Mad Ship
Director: David Mortin
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2013

Director

David Mortin

Runtime

90 minutes

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Mad Ship is a period drama that delves into the disillusionment of the immigrant experience during the Great Depression. It excels in portraying the clash between the 'immigrant dream' and the harsh realities faced by early 20th-century Canadians. While the film offers a specific ethnic viewpoint through its Scandinavian protagonists, it lacks broader representation, such as LGBTQ+ identities and disability inclusion. Ultimately, the film serves as a critique of economic stability and the myth of prosperity, adhering to traditional historical storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mad Ship have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender roles. It focuses on a conventional romantic relationship set in a historical context.

How does Mad Ship portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a couple dealing with the hardships of the Great Depression. However, it does not challenge traditional gender roles or domestic responsibilities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mad Ship?

Fair

The film highlights the experiences of Scandinavian immigrants, providing a unique perspective that diverges from typical Anglo-centric narratives. It remains centered on a specific European ethnic group.

How does Mad Ship represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques the pursuit of wealth and the instability of economic structures. It examines the impact of the Great Depression on the working class.

Does Mad Ship include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a unique perspective by focusing on Scandinavian immigrant identities.
Critiques economic systems and the fragility of pursuing prosperity.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional gender roles.
Does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Depends on traditional gender roles and standard period-drama clichés.

Official Synopsis

A poor young Scandinavian immigrant couple winds up in Canada in search of prosperity, but the hardship of the Great Depression takes a toll in a way they never feared when they went in search of the dream.

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