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Black Beauty

Name: Black Beauty
Director: Ashley Avis
Released: 2020
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2020

TV-PG

Director

Ashley Avis

Runtime

110 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Black Beauty (2020) is a character study that centers on the emotional bond between a young woman and a horse. It successfully places emphasis on Grace's journey, moving away from traditional patriarchal structures. However, the film lacks demographic breadth, adhering to traditional rural Western archetypes without introducing significant racial or ethnic diversity. This narrow focus limits the film's multi-layered complexity. While the film does not include LGBTQ+ or disability narratives, it provides a progressive critique of commodification through its environmental themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Black Beauty have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. It focuses solely on the relationship between a teenager and a horse, without engaging with non-straight relationships.

How does Black Beauty portray gender?

Fair

Grace is the emotional anchor and main driver of the plot. While the story avoids traditional patriarchal leadership, it follows a conventional framework of emotional growth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Black Beauty?

Limited

The central cast lacks significant racial or ethnic diversity. The characters and setting align with traditional Western demographics without showing intentional integration of diverse identities.

How does Black Beauty represent religion and culture?

Good

The story subtly critiques capitalist exploitation by emphasizing the sanctity of nature over human ownership. It highlights the importance of natural autonomy.

Does Black Beauty include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The film centers its narrative around a female protagonist, Grace.
It offers a progressive critique of capitalist exploitation and the commodification of nature.
The story emphasizes personal empowerment and the sanctity of natural autonomy.

Limited or Absent

The central cast lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or storylines.
The narrative lacks characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Born free in the American West, Black Beauty is a horse rounded up and brought to Birtwick Stables, where she meets spirited teenager Jo Green. The two forge a bond that carries Beauty through the different chapters, challenges and adventures.

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