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The Milagro Beanfield War
Representation Score
4.8/10
Fair
1988
RDirector
Robert Redford
Runtime
117 minutes
Average Rating
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The film stands out as a socially conscious work that challenges conventional views of the American Dream. It explores the tension between local autonomy and corporate dominance through a post-colonial lens. While it maintains traditional gender dynamics and lacks LGBTQ+ visibility, its strong portrayal of a Hispanic/Latino community and its critique of capitalist structures enhance its progressive value.
Category Breakdown
Does The Milagro Beanfield War have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving queer relationships.
How does The Milagro Beanfield War portray gender?
The story focuses on male farmers and their communal bonds. Women play important roles in the village but do not take central positions of influence.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Milagro Beanfield War?
The film highlights the ability to act of a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community. It avoids the 'white savior' cliché and emphasizes ethnic identity through land ownership and cultural resistance.
How does The Milagro Beanfield War represent religion and culture?
The film critiques capitalist expansion and resource exploitation, emphasizing communal survival and environmental sanctity over traditional Western commercial progress.
Does The Milagro Beanfield War include disability representation?
The film does not feature any characters with disabilities playing central roles in the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Highlights the ability to act of a predominantly Hispanic/Latino community.
- Avoids the 'white savior' cliché.
- Critiques capitalist expansion and resource exploitation.
- Examines the tension between local traditions and modern commercial development.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or queer narratives.
- Maintains traditional gender dynamics.
- Focuses on male-driven communal bonds.
Official Synopsis
The accidental breakdown of an irrigation valve launches a hot confrontation between the mainly Latino farmers in a tiny New Mexico town and the real estate developers and politicians determined to acquire their land for a golf resort.
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