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Cry Wilderness

Name: Cry Wilderness
Director: Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
Released: 1987
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1987

Director

Jay Schlossberg-Cohen

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cry Wilderness is a conventional 1980s adventure film that prioritizes traditional storytelling over diverse representation. The narrative structure reflects the social and cinematic constraints of its era, focusing on a homogeneous social structure. The film lacks intentionality regarding diverse identities, resulting in a cast and thematic framework centered on established, mainstream archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cry Wilderness have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or stories that question the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Cry Wilderness portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles follow traditional 1980s hierarchies. The plot centers around a young male protagonist, with little evidence of women taking leading roles or challenging male dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cry Wilderness?

Limited

The film lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity in its main cast. The setting focuses on a localized, predominantly white community typical of 1980s American adventures.

How does Cry Wilderness represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story operates within a traditional Western framework emphasizing family and authority. It reinforces standard social structures without challenging Western institutions or ethical frameworks.

Does Cry Wilderness include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability is not used as a narrative device within the film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, traditional adventure narrative suitable for its family audience.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, adhering to homogeneous 1980s casting standards.
There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
Female characters lack significant roles or opportunities to challenge traditional gendered archetypes.

Official Synopsis

A Bigfoot-type creature befriends Paul, a young student. His father is a park ranger trying to capture an escaped tiger. Everyone in town is on edge and wants the tiger killed. David tries to keep Bigfoot a secret.

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