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Hickok

Name: Hickok
Director: Timothy Woodward Jr.
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Not Rated

Director

Timothy Woodward Jr.

Runtime

88 minutes

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Hickok is a traditional Western that prioritizes the historical mythos of a singular lawman over social subversion. The narrative structure adheres strictly to genre conventions, focusing on the individualistic hero and the stabilization of frontier lawlessness through personal ability to act. The film functions as a character study of Wild Bill Hickok, emphasizing masculine competence and physical prowess. This focus results in a narrow demographic scope that mirrors the dominant social structures of the 19th-century American West. Ultimately, the work seeks historical accuracy and genre adherence rather than the inclusion of diverse perspectives or the disruption of established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hickok have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative focuses on traditional masculine archetypes and heterosexual relationships typical of the 19th-century frontier.

How does Hickok portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles are reinforced through a plot driven by male strength and physical prowess. Women in the film exist in conventional roles without taking a leading role in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hickok?

Limited

Casting reflects the dominant demographics of the late 19th-century American West. The film portrays power dynamics centered on Anglo-centric historical figures and narratives.

How does Hickok represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes the classic Western themes of frontier justice and individual morality. It operates within a traditional framework of historical heroism without challenging Western institutions.

Does Hickok include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Characters are defined by their physical abilities and combat readiness, fitting the gunslinger archetype.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a historically grounded approach to the 19th-century American West.
It adheres strictly to the established archetypes and conventions of the Western genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight-centered social structures.
Gender roles are limited to conventional clichés that do not challenge masculine leadership.
There is a lack of diversity regarding racial, ethnic, and disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Legendary Lawman and Gunslinger Wild Bill Hickok, is tasked with taming the wildest cow-town in the West, while delivering his own brand of frontier Justice and infamous gunfighter's reputation as the fastest draw in the West is put to the test

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