Blazing Saddles (1974)

ComedyWestern

Political:

Left

Diversity:

High

LGBTQ+:

N/A

FemPower:

N/A

Religious:

N/A

Director:Mel Brooks

Runtime:93 min

Starring:Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder, Slim Pickens

Plot:

The Ultimate Western Spoof. A town where everyone seems to be named Johnson is in the way of the railroad. In order to grab their land, Hedley Lemar (Harvey Korman), a politically connected nasty person, sends in his henchmen to make the town unlivable. After the sheriff is killed, the town demands a new sheriff from the Governor (Mel Brooks). Hedley convinces him to send the town the first Black sheriff (Cleavon Little) in the west. Bart is a sophisticated urbanite who will have some difficulty winning over the townspeople.

Analysis Details

Political

Left

The film's strong anti-racist message and its use of humor to address serious social issues align it with progressive values, making it a clear critique of conservative ideologies surrounding race and identity.

Diversity & Inclusion

High

The film showcases significant DEI through the explicit recasting of a traditionally white role with a Black actor and presents a strong critique of traditional identities, particularly through its satirical narrative.

LGBTQ+ Portrayal

N/A

LGBTQ+ characters or themes are not present in the movie.

FemPower Rating

N/A

Since there is no significant female character present in the film, it cannot be evaluated for badass female fighter representation.

Religious Portrayal

N/A

The film does not explicitly mention or portray any specific religions, focusing instead on themes of race, politics, and social satire. As such, there are no identifiable religious biases in the context of the listed categories.