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Calling on Michigan

Name: Calling on Michigan
Released: 1949
Duration: 10 min

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Representation Score

0.3/10

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1949

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Runtime

10 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This documentary serves as a promotional survey of Michigan's industrial and educational landmarks from the mid-20th century. Its primary purpose is to celebrate regional progress and the preservation of American heritage through a lens of institutional stability. The film's perspective is deeply rooted in the social norms of 1949. It highlights the achievements of industrial leaders and the importance of historical continuity, resulting in a narrow, homogeneous narrative. Overall, the film lacks complexity in its portrayal of diverse identities and perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Calling on Michigan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on the social norms of 1949, emphasizing industrial and institutional themes.

How does Calling on Michigan portray gender?

Limited

The movie centers on industrial and scientific settings, such as fish hatcheries and car factories. This focus supports traditional gender roles typical of the time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Calling on Michigan?

Minimal

The documentary highlights well-known Western institutions and historical figures. However, it does not address the diverse racial makeup of Detroit during that period.

How does Calling on Michigan represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film celebrates traditional Western values by featuring churches and historical landmarks. It emphasizes patriotism and the preservation of a specific American heritage.

Does Calling on Michigan include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film. The movie does not include perspectives from individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a historical view of Michigan's mid-century industrial and educational infrastructure.
Offers a detailed survey of regional landmarks like Greenfield Village and Detroit.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial demographics.
Supports traditional gender hierarchies by focusing on masculine-coded industrial sectors.
Does not include perspectives from individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

This Traveltalk series short begins with a look at Michigan's major educational institutions, which started as agricultural schools. We then visit the fish hatcheries at Grayling, which are used to keep the state's numerous lakes and rivers well stocked. After a short look at Detroit, the car capital of the world, we spend several minutes at Greenfield Village, founded in 1929 by automobile magnate Henry Ford. Included in the tour are churches, a clock tower, and the homes of several famous persons in American history. Although some of the structures are reproductions, many of them are the actual buildings they lived in.

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