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Daltry Calhoun

Name: Daltry Calhoun
Director: Katrina Holden Bronson
Released: 2005
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2005

PG-13

Director

Katrina Holden Bronson

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Daltry Calhoun serves as a conventional character study set in a traditional American regional context. The narrative prioritizes established social structures, such as family lineage and local commerce, over disrupting existing hierarchies. While the daughter's musical talent introduces elements of female empowerment, the overall narrative adheres to traditional storytelling clichés. The focus remains on personal struggles and family reconciliation within a rural setting. Ultimately, the film lacks the depth needed to challenge broader social norms, presenting instead a story focused on preserving a fading legacy.

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Category Breakdown

Does Daltry Calhoun have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a heterosexual relationship between a father and his daughter. There are no characters with LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of assumptions about straight relationships.

How does Daltry Calhoun portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist's journey, but the daughter's status as a musical prodigy adds a layer of female empowerment and skill.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Daltry Calhoun?

Limited

The small-town setting in Tennessee implies a potentially homogeneous population. The narrative does not explicitly include a diverse cast or perspectives from various racial backgrounds.

How does Daltry Calhoun represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot revolves around traditional Western values like property ownership and family structures. It emphasizes maintaining these institutions without challenging them.

Does Daltry Calhoun include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters in the story dealing with physical disabilities, neurological differences, or mental health issues.

Present on Screen

The daughter's role as a musical prodigy brings female empowerment and specialized skill into the narrative.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional gender roles and conventional storytelling formulas.
The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and diverse racial backgrounds.
The setting and themes suggest a lack of broader social critique.

Official Synopsis

In small town Tennessee, a ne'er-do-well man wrestling for control over his fading golf club is reunited with his estranged daughter, a 14-year-old musical prodigy.

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