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The 24th

Name: The 24th
Director: Kevin Willmott
Released: 2020
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

9.1/10

Excellent

2020

TV-MA

Director

Kevin Willmott

Runtime

101 minutes

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The film 'The 24th' is a compelling work of historical revisionism that centers the experiences of Black soldiers. By focusing on the 24th Infantry Regiment and the 1917 Houston Riot, the film effectively dismantles traditional Western military narratives and highlights a story of resistance against state-sanctioned violence. The film excels in its portrayal of Black soldiers and the historical mutiny, offering a nuanced critique of systemic failures within early 20th-century American institutions. However, it lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities, focusing instead on the communal brotherhood and racial tensions of the time.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 24th have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the collective experience of the 24th Infantry Regiment. There is no explicit depiction of LGBTQ+ romantic relationships or non-conforming gender identities.

How does The 24th portray gender?

Good

The story centers the experiences of Black soldiers within a military setting. It challenges traditional hero stereotypes by showing masculinity through the struggle for dignity under oppressive conditions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 24th?

Excellent

The film achieves notable representation by featuring a predominantly Black cast. It disrupts the typical white-centric portrayal of military history by highlighting the mutiny of Black soldiers.

How does The 24th represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques the early 20th-century American legal and policing systems, presenting the soldiers' mutiny as a response to systemic failures within these institutions.

Does The 24th include disability representation?

Fair

There is no specific mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities in the film. The portrayal remains neutral regarding these issues.

Present on Screen

Exceptional focus on Black soldiers in a historical military context.
Challenges traditional military and heroic narratives.
Sophisticated critique of systemic failures in legal and policing institutions.

Limited or Absent

Lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer romantic arcs.
No specific evidence regarding the portrayal of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The incredibly powerful and timely true story of the all-black Twenty-Fourth United States Infantry Regiment, and the Houston Riot of 1917. The Houston Riot was a mutiny by 156 African American soldiers in response to the brutal violence and abuse at the hands of Houston police officers.

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