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The Rise of Duton Lang

Name: The Rise of Duton Lang
Director: Osmond Evans
Released: 1955
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1955

Approved

Director

Osmond Evans

Runtime

7 minutes

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The film is a character-centric comedic vignette that lacks engagement with multi-layered identities. It relies on a singular, surrealist arc focused on the physical transformation of a male scientist. Because the narrative is confined to a lone protagonist, there is no opportunity for diverse representation or social critique. The themes are rooted in mid-century scientific clichés rather than social complexity. Ultimately, the work functions as a narrow, transformative character study that avoids broader social or cultural engagement.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Rise of Duton Lang have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on the biological changes experienced by the main scientist.

How does The Rise of Duton Lang portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist, Professor Duton Lang. It follows the mid-century cliché of the lone male genius without showing women's ability to drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Rise of Duton Lang?

Minimal

There is no mention of a diverse cast or characters of color. The narrative suggests a homogeneous environment typical of 1950s animation.

How does The Rise of Duton Lang represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film reflects mid-century scientific optimism and individual mastery. It operates within the status quo rather than challenging Western institutional norms.

Does The Rise of Duton Lang include disability representation?

Minimal

Obesity is treated as a comedic catalyst through a fantastical scientific solution. The film lacks a nuanced portrayal of living with physical conditions.

Present on Screen

The film explores themes of scientific optimism and individual mastery over the physical self.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks women's ability to drive the story and diverse character representation.
The portrayal of physical conditions relies on hyperbolic comedy rather than nuanced lived experience.
The story lacks racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.

Official Synopsis

Professor Duton Lang is an obese scientist who has made many great discoveries. When he finally weights 497 pounds he develops a compound which permits him to eat as much as he wants and still lose weight. He gets down to 150 pounds in weight but is still the same body-size as when he weighed nearly 500 pounds. Eventually, he becomes a minus-weight and floats off into outer space.

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