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Alice in Wonderland

Name: Alice in Wonderland
Director: W.W. Young
Released: 1915
Duration: 59 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1915

Director

W.W. Young

Runtime

59 minutes

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This 1915 silent short translates Lewis Carroll’s nonsensical literature literally. It prioritizes escapist surrealism over intentional demographic disruption or social commentary. The production aligns with the casting and social norms of the early 20th century. It lacks the multi-layered approach found in modern storytelling. Overall, the film presents a monocultural fantasy world that upholds the era's social hierarchies without challenging them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alice in Wonderland have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight relationships or include any queer subtext. The story revolves around Alice and her interactions with fantastical creatures.

How does Alice in Wonderland portray gender?

Fair

Alice is the main female character who leads the story. However, her portrayal fits the typical 'innocent child' stereotype of the time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alice in Wonderland?

Minimal

The cast consists of white actors, reflecting the homogeneous casting practices of 1915. The film does not use diverse casting to challenge societal norms.

How does Alice in Wonderland represent religion and culture?

Limited

The dreamlike setting reflects Victorian and Edwardian sensibilities within a traditional Western framework. It adheres closely to the source material's logic without offering critical insights.

Does Alice in Wonderland include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray any visible or invisible disabilities. The fantastical nature of the characters prevents a meaningful exploration of human neurodiversity or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Alice is the central female protagonist who drives the narrative.
It offers a whimsical and faithful adaptation of the original nonsensical logic.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the era's homogeneous standards.
There is no LGBTQ+ representation or queer subtext.
The narrative does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Alice goes with her sister to a picnic and then she falls asleep and starts dreaming about a wonderland full of talking animals and walking playing cards.

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