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The Miracle of the Hills

Name: The Miracle of the Hills
Director: Paul Landres
Released: 1959
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1959

Approved

Director

Paul Landres

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Miracle of the Hills is a traditional mid-century Western that follows established genre conventions. It emphasizes individual survival and traditional masculine dynamics, reinforcing the social hierarchies of the time. By centering Anglo-Saxon perspectives and male-driven conflict resolution, the film upholds the cultural norms of the 1950s without challenging them. The narrative focuses on personal moral struggles and physical tension, avoiding complex intersections or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Miracle of the Hills have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters. The story revolves around heterosexual relationships and traditional social interactions.

How does The Miracle of the Hills portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes male characters' roles, focusing on their rivalry and camaraderie. Women play supporting roles that do not challenge existing power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Miracle of the Hills?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the era's typical Western films. There are no significant minority characters.

How does The Miracle of the Hills represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on individual pursuits like wealth and survival through a conventional lens. A minister appears, but the emphasis is on physical crises rather than religious critique.

Does The Miracle of the Hills include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not explore disability or neurodivergence. Children trapped in a mineshaft serve as high-stakes plot devices without delving into their experiences.

Present on Screen

The film includes a minister, providing a connection to religious institutions.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing almost entirely on a white settler population.
Women's roles are limited to traditional supporting positions.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight characters.
Disability is used as a plot device rather than a meaningful character exploration.

Official Synopsis

A minister arrives at a run-down mining town to take over the church there. He finds he has his work cut out for him, especially when an earthquake causes a flood in the mineshaft and traps some of the local children.

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