You are here:

Born Wild

Name: Born Wild
Director: Dee McLachlan
Released: 1995
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1995

Director

Dee McLachlan

Runtime

94 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Born Wild is a mid-90s drama that emphasizes ecological and professional conflicts over social identity issues. The film stands out by placing a woman in a powerful investigative role, challenging traditional gender roles. However, the narrative remains limited in its scope, focusing mainly on Western perspectives in a South African context. This limits the film's exploration of racial and cultural diversity. Additionally, the film does not address broader social dynamics through characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does Born Wild have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives focusing on non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around professional journalism and wildlife biology.

How does Born Wild portray gender?

Fair

A female journalist leads the narrative through her professional actions and investigative efforts. She faces corporate obstacles while pursuing her story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Born Wild?

Fair

Set in South Africa, the story primarily features Western journalists and conservationists. Characters of color play minor roles, if any.

How does Born Wild represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into the tension between media commercialism and environmental ethics. It functions as a drama about professional integrity rather than cultural identity.

Does Born Wild include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this production.

Present on Screen

The female lead drives the plot with her professional expertise and investigative skills.
The narrative addresses important themes of environmentalism and ecological ethics.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and narratives focused on non-cisgender identities.
The focus on Western characters restricts racial and ethnic diversity in the South African setting.
There is no representation of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young documentary filmmaker working for a struggling television station travels to South Africa for work.

How are these scores produced? →