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Liberty

Name: Liberty
Director: Henry MacRae, Jacques Jaccard
Released: 1916
Duration: 400 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

1916

Passed

Director

Henry MacRae, Jacques Jaccard

Runtime

400 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Liberty is a product of the early silent era, reflecting the social hierarchies of Yöntem 1916. The film lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, instead relying on the traditional narrative structures common to Western adventure serials of the period. The production appears to reinforce established social and cultural norms. Without documented subversive character arcs or diverse casting, the film functions as a standard genre piece of its time. Overall, the work lacks representation across most modern diversity metrics, mirroring the homogeneous casting and rigid social frameworks of the early 20th century.

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Category Breakdown

Does Liberty have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. During this era, such representations were rare due to strict social and censorship rules.

How does Liberty portray gender?

Limited

Female characters do not play a significant role in driving the plot or challenging masculine leadership. The film likely follows the gender roles typical of the 1910s.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Liberty?

Limited

The story focuses on Anglo-Saxon protagonists, which was common for Western genre films of the time. There is no mention of actively leading characters of color or actors cast against type.

How does Liberty represent religion and culture?

Limited

The serial operates within traditional Western values, reinforcing established social orders and clear moral binaries. It does not explore secularist or anti-institutional themes.

Does Liberty include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about neurodivergent or physically disabled characters. Early silent cinema rarely gave characters with disabilities significant roles.

Present on Screen

The film serves as a historical example of the foundational era of silent film serials.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diverse character identities and characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.
The film adheres to traditional gender hierarchies and homogeneous casting norms.
There is no evidence of ability to act for characters of color or those with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A 20 part 2-reel Western film serial.

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