
The Hare and the Tortoise
1924

Representation Score
Minimal
1946
ApprovedDirector
Connie Rasinski
Runtime
7 minutes
Average Rating
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The Tortoise Wins Again is a traditional mid-century animated film that prioritizes slapstick comedy over social commentary. The narrative structure relies on a classic fable to reinforce established social orders and conventional Western values. Since the film focuses on a competitive race between male-coded animals, it lacks the breadth to include diverse gender, racial, or LGBTQ+ perspectives. The world-building is homogeneous and adheres to the standardized formulas of the 1940s. Ultimately, the film serves as a reinforcement of traditional clichés. It lacks the intentionality required to disrupt social hierarchies or provide representation for underrepresented groups.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a competitive rivalry between male-coded animal characters. It operates within a framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender, and does not engage with LGBTQ+ themes or non-binary identities.
The narrative centers on masculine competition between rabbits and turtles. It lacks significant female characters, making it difficult to explore gender-based power dynamics.
The cast consists of anthropomorphic animals in a generic setting. The film does not attempt to include diverse ethnic perspectives or race-bent casting, remaining culturally homogeneous.
The story reinforces a conventional morality centered on Western values of perseverance. It functions as a reinforcement of the established social order rather than a critique of it.
There is no depiction of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or chronic illnesses. Physical attributes are used strictly for slapstick comedy rather than meaningful representation.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
In one of the great (hooray!)spoiler titles of all time, this version of the Hare vs. Tortoise fable finds the contest being done on ice skates between teams of rabbits and turtles, and the turtles cheat like crazy...and, since the title tells all, I suppose it's okay to mention the plodders win again.

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