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The Bracelet of Bordeaux

Name: The Bracelet of Bordeaux
Director: Casey Kelly
Released: 2007
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2007

Director

Casey Kelly

Runtime

99 minutes

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The film offers a moderate level of progressive representation by centering women's ability to drive the story and questioning the integrity of traditional authority figures. The protagonists are active participants in their world rather than passive observers. However, the narrative lacks depth regarding the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. Without information on racial or ethnic backgrounds, the film's ability to represent a diverse society remains unverified. Ultimately, while the film challenges gender clichés, the absence of LGBTQ+ visibility and racial specifics limits its overall impact on diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Bracelet of Bordeaux have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story focuses on a platonic friendship between two pre-teen girls. There is no explicit depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy within the narrative.

How does The Bracelet of Bordeaux portray gender?

Good

Female protagonists play actively leading roles, driving the plot and navigating conspiracies. They challenge the damsel in distress cliché by centering intellect and bravery in a high-stakes environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bracelet of Bordeaux?

Minimal

The film provides no specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the citizens of Chem City.

How does The Bracelet of Bordeaux represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative challenges traditional authority by pitting protagonists against a crooked cop and the Mob. This framing suggests a critique of systemic corruption and established power dynamics.

Does The Bracelet of Bordeaux include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film's description.

Present on Screen

Female protagonists drive the plot through active roles and intellect.
The story challenges the damsel in distress cliché by centering female bravery.
The narrative critiques systemic corruption and the infallibility of traditional authority.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no verifiable information regarding racial or ethnic diversity.
The narrative does not address disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Someone is dognapping the canine citizens of Chem City, Texas! Two pre-teen girls overcome danger and conspiracies as they set out to solve the crime and administer justice with the help of a magical bracelet. As the girls battle the Mob, a punk gang and a crooked cop they learn something about friendship, courage and hanging with the right crowd.

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