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American Fable

Name: American Fable
Director: Anne Hamilton
Released: 2017
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Not Rated

Director

Anne Hamilton

Runtime

96 minutes

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American Fable uses a child's perspective to question traditional ideas of paternal heroism, making it a powerful thematic deconstruction of the American Dream. Its strength lies in its complex moral and systemic critiques of economic decay. However, the film lacks broad demographic representation. Its focus on a specific rural, white context limits its scores for racial and LGBTQ+ diversity. Overall, the film is a character-driven drama that prioritizes deep, subversive commentary on Western social structures over demographic variety.

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Category Breakdown

Does American Fable have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any prominent LGBTQ+ characters or stories. Instead, it centers on the internal dynamics of a traditional family.

How does American Fable portray gender?

Good

Gitty is the main moral guide and observer in the film. Her independence and emotional intelligence are highlighted, challenging traditional patriarchal roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is American Fable?

Limited

The cast is mostly white and comes from a rural Southern background. The film does not incorporate a wide range of racial diversity.

How does American Fable represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative offers a nuanced critique of Western institutions and capitalism. It portrays economic struggles as systemic issues rather than individual failures.

Does American Fable include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant characters with visible or invisible disabilities that influence the main plot lines.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional patriarchal roles by focusing on a young girl's moral independence.
Offers a sophisticated critique of capitalism and systemic pressures faced by rural families.
Avoids simplistic moral binaries by presenting criminal actions as reactions to economic instability.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity, sticking to a predominantly white, rural cast.
Does not include any representation or narrative for LGBTQ+ identities.
Features no characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When 11-year-old Gitty discovers that her father, Abe, a good and beloved farmer, is holding a wealthy man hostage in their abandoned silo in order to save their suffering farm, she befriends the captive in secret. As the truth unfolds about who he is and what will happen if he escapes, Gitty chooses to confront the thin line between reality and fiction.

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