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Madison
Representation Score
3.9/10
Limited
2020
TV-14Director
Kim Strobl
Runtime
87 minutes
Average Rating
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Madison is a conventional family drama that centers on a young girl's athletic ambitions. The film highlights the protagonist's active role in her competitive cycling career, moving away from typical domestic stories. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It relies on established genre clichés, such as the father-daughter bond and the pursuit of individual merit, without challenging broader social structures. Ultimately, the film presents a standard portrayal of success and family. While it features a strong female lead, it does not offer the diverse casting or complex social critiques needed to go beyond basic representation.
Category Breakdown
Does Madison have LGBTQ+ representation?
The story focuses on a traditional family structure centered around a father and daughter. There are no explicit queer narratives or non-straight identities present.
How does Madison portray gender?
Madison breaks stereotypes by pursuing high-intensity competitive cycling. However, her drive to emulate her father suggests her success is still modeled on traditional patriarchal ideals.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Madison?
The film provides no information regarding the racial composition of the cast. The score reflects a lack of evidence concerning diverse ethnic representation.
How does Madison represent religion and culture?
The narrative celebrates Western values like individual excellence and family bonds. It follows a meritocratic sports framework without critiquing these social institutions.
Does Madison include disability representation?
There is no mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The current narrative scope does not include characters with visible or invisible impairments.
Present on Screen
- The film provides meaningful opportunities for the female lead through her competitive athletic pursuits.
- Madison is framed by her talent and ambition rather than traditional domestic roles.
Limited or Absent
- The narrative lacks complexity in representing diverse identities across racial and LGBTQ+ spectrums.
- The protagonist's motivation relies heavily on emulating patriarchal models of success.
- The story follows conventional Western meritocratic clichés rather than disrupting them.
Official Synopsis
At the center of the family story is 13-year-old titular protagonist Madison, for whom cycle racing means just everything! She gives her all to emulate her cool and successful cycle-pro father. But when the talented and ambitious young racer has to unwillingly swap saddles for a mountain bike, things go haywire.
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