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Murder at Yellowstone City
Representation Score
3.5/10
Limited
2022
Director
Richard Gray
Runtime
126 minutes
Average Rating
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Murder at Yellowstone City presents a significant shift from traditional Western narratives by centering a formerly enslaved protagonist. This focus on systemic survival and identity contrasts with conventional frontier myths. While the film effectively challenges the genre's homogeneity, its exploration of multi-layered themes remains limited. The narrative structure hints at deeper explorations of historical power dynamics, but lacks detailed confirmation of gendered subversion or queer identities. Overall, the film successfully disrupts the genre's typical character archetypes.
Category Breakdown
Does Murder at Yellowstone City have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore queer narratives.
How does Murder at Yellowstone City portray gender?
The story centers around a former slave and a male prospector. It does not feature female characters who play a significant role in driving the story or roles that challenge traditional gender norms.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Murder at Yellowstone City?
By focusing on a formerly enslaved protagonist, the film challenges the typical Western genre's focus on Anglo-Saxon characters.
How does Murder at Yellowstone City represent religion and culture?
The setting of a declining boomtown critiques the capitalist dreams of the gold rush era. The protagonist's journey highlights themes of displacement and finding a sense of belonging.
Does Murder at Yellowstone City include disability representation?
The film does not address characters with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.
Present on Screen
- Centers a formerly enslaved protagonist to challenge traditional Western narratives
- Explores themes of displacement and the search for belonging
- Provides a critique of capitalist frontier myths
Limited or Absent
- Lacks female characters who play a significant role in driving the story or power
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives
- Does not address characters with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions
Official Synopsis
A former slave who arrives in Yellowstone City, Montana, a desolate former boomtown now on the decline, looking for a place to call home. On that same day, a local prospector discovers gold - and is murdered.
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