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Tarzan's Revenge

Tarzan's Revenge

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

1938

Approved

Director

D. Ross Lederman

Runtime

70 minutes

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Tarzan's Revenge adheres to the established cinematic frameworks of the late 1930s. It relies heavily on colonial-era clichés and conventional heroism, reinforcing the social status quo. The film upholds existing social and racial hierarchies without challenging them. Its narrative structure supports the era's standard expectations regarding gender, race, and cultural authority. Overall, the film lacks intentionality in representing diverse identities and perspectives, focusing instead on Western and patriarchal viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tarzan's Revenge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Romantic relationships follow traditional heterosexual norms.

How does Tarzan's Revenge portray gender?

Limited

Female characters such as Eleanor and Jane play secondary roles, often serving as companions or figures needing protection from male protagonists.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tarzan's Revenge?

Minimal

The film casts white actors in lead roles, depicting Indigenous African characters through stereotypical jungle adventure clichés.

How does Tarzan's Revenge represent religion and culture?

Limited

It emphasizes Western values of adventure and physical strength, reinforcing moral binaries between heroes and villains without questioning traditional institutions.

Does Tarzan's Revenge include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no notable depictions of visible or invisible disabilities. No characters have arcs centered around neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear example of the 1930s adventure serial genre and its specific narrative structure.

Limited or Absent

  • The film relies on stereotypical and reductive portrayals of indigenous characters.
  • The narrative reinforces patriarchal structures by limiting female roles.
  • The work lacks diverse character perspectives and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

Official Synopsis

Eleanor and her parents are hunting big game, acompanied by her wimpish fiance.

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