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Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.
The film's central conflict against a tyrannical, fascist-like empire, coupled with its emphasis on a diverse Resistance and the theme of chosen family over inherited evil, aligns with left-leaning anti-authoritarian and social justice values.
The movie demonstrates significant diversity through its casting of lead roles, featuring a prominent female protagonist alongside Black and Hispanic male co-leads. However, its narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on DEI themes beyond the diverse representation.
The film includes a brief, background same-sex kiss between two minor characters, marking a moment of incidental LGBTQ+ representation. This depiction is present but not central to the narrative, lacking significant character development or thematic exploration, thus resulting in a neutral overall portrayal.
The film features Rey, a female character, who engages in and wins a direct lightsaber duel against Kylo Ren, a male opponent. This victory showcases her proficiency in close-quarters melee combat.
The film 'Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Consequently, there is no portrayal to assess, leading to a net impact rating of N/A for this specific aspect. For example, no character arc or story plot involves transsexual identity.
No established legacy or new sequel trilogy characters in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker had their canonical gender altered in this film. All significant characters maintained their previously depicted gender.
The film primarily features new characters whose races were not established in prior Star Wars canon. Legacy characters are portrayed by their original actors or maintain their established racial background, thus no race swaps occurred.
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Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Carrie Fisher | General Leia Organa | Female | White | |
Mark Hamill | Luke Skywalker | Male | White | |
Daisy Ridley | Rey | Female | White | |
Adam Driver | Kylo Ren / Ben Solo | Male | White | |
John Boyega | Finn | Male | Black | |
Oscar Isaac | Poe Dameron | Male | Latino, White | |
Anthony Daniels | C-3PO | Male | White | |
Naomi Ackie | Jannah | Female | Black | |
Domhnall Gleeson | General Hux | Male | White | |
Richard E. Grant | Allegiant General Pryde | Male | White | |
Lupita Nyong'o | Maz Kanata | Female | Black | |
Keri Russell | Zorii Bliss | Female | White | |
Joonas Suotamo | Chewbacca | Male | White | |
Kelly Marie Tran | Rose Tico | Female | Southeast Asian | |
Ian McDiarmid | Emperor Palpatine | Male | White | |
J.J. Abrams | D-O (voice) | Male | White |
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