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The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar

Name: The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar
Director: Howy Parkins
Released: 2017
Duration: 51 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2017

TV-Y

Director

Howy Parkins

Runtime

51 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates as a traditional narrative that upholds an established ecological and moral order. It focuses on safeguarding the 'Circle of Life,' serving as a stabilizing force rather than a platform for social critique. Given the anthropomorphic nature of the story, it does not provide human-centric diversity metrics like race or ethnicity. The narrative structure reinforces existing power hierarchies rather than questioning them. Overall, the film adheres to a conventional hero’s journey that affirms the status quo. It lacks the complexity needed to address diverse identities or social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities. The characters focus solely on conventional biological roles and relationships.

How does The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar portray gender?

Fair

Male characters like Kion dominate leadership roles, while females such as Fuli support the ensemble. The story upholds traditional gender roles without challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar?

Limited

Since the film features anthropomorphic animals, there are no human racial or ethnic distinctions. The cast is uniform within its species-based structure.

How does The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on the 'Circle of Life,' a core moral framework that the protagonists must defend. It emphasizes the importance of established authority and strict social hierarchies.

Does The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are shown taking active roles. There are no character arcs focused on neurodiversity or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Female characters like Fuli contribute to a balanced ensemble cast.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The narrative upholds traditional hierarchies without exploring diverse identities or social structures.
The anthropomorphic setting restricts the expression of human-centric racial and ethnic diversity.

Official Synopsis

Kion and the Guard take on the ultimate challenge when a ruthless enemy returns to the Pride Lands and threatens the Circle of Life. With the arrival of the Dry Season, tensions run high, patience wears thin and thirsty tempers flare. To make matters worse, Janja's hyenas, aided by Ushari the snake, discover a secret that could bring back the vengeful spirit of the legendary villain, Scar! Now it's up to the Lion Guard and their new friend â Rafiki's young apprentice, Makini to defend the Pride Lands against the toughest foe they've ever faced!

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