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Bury Me an Angel

Name: Bury Me an Angel
Director: Barbara Peeters
Released: 1971
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

1971

Director

Barbara Peeters

Runtime

89 minutes

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Barbara Peeters' direction offers a progressive perspective on 1970s action cinema by highlighting a physically competent and justice-seeking female protagonist. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities, such as sexuality, race, and disability. The narrative remains within conventional social frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bury Me an Angel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story centers on a protagonist's quest for revenge within traditional relationship structures.

How does Bury Me an Angel portray gender?

Good

The film challenges traditional hierarchies by focusing on Dag, a female biker who plays a significant role in driving the story. This contrasts with the era's cliché of the passive female character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bury Me an Angel?

Limited

Details about the racial makeup of the cast are unverified. The film likely adheres to the homogeneous casting norms typical of 1970s biker films.

How does Bury Me an Angel represent religion and culture?

Good

The story explores a underrepresented biker subculture and anti-establishment themes. It emphasizes individualistic morality over institutional laws and traditional social order.

Does Bury Me an Angel include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film disrupts traditional gender roles by centering a highly capable female protagonist in a male-dominated genre.
It explores non-conformist morality and anti-authoritarian themes through its focus on underrepresented subcultures.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or the inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After learning that her brother has been murdered, biker Dag sets out on the road with two close friends to find the killer. As they travel, they encounter various people and conflicts, and Dag’s emotional struggle becomes increasingly apparent, leading to a final violent confrontation with her brother’s murderer.

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