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Roger Moore: A Matter of Class

Name: Roger Moore: A Matter of Class
Director: Gene Feldman, Suzette Winter
Released: 1995
Duration: 50 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

1995

TV-14

Director

Gene Feldman, Suzette Winter

Runtime

50 minutes

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This biographical documentary provides a retrospective of a classic British icon, prioritizing individual legacy over diverse storytelling. The film adheres to the social and cinematic norms of its era, focusing on the professional trajectory of Roger Moore. Because the work is a biography of a specific historical figure, it lacks the structural capacity for progressive storytelling. The narrative is deeply embedded in the global commercial film industry and traditional Western entertainment values. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard portrait of a mid-century star, offering a look at a public persona without challenging broader social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Roger Moore: A Matter of Class have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The documentary focuses on a traditional career path that assumes everyone is straight. It doesn't include explicit stories about LGBTQ+ individuals, relying instead on typical romantic subplots.

How does Roger Moore: A Matter of Class portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a male icon, reinforcing the leading man archetype. While female family members provide interviews, the main role is played by the male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Roger Moore: A Matter of Class?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a white, Anglo-Saxon actor within Western film history. It does not center on non-white narratives or challenge racial hierarchies.

How does Roger Moore: A Matter of Class represent religion and culture?

Fair

This is a celebration of Western entertainment history and individual achievement. The film respects the subject's professional and social standing.

Does Roger Moore: A Matter of Class include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains on professional milestones and personal anecdotes.

Present on Screen

Offers a nuanced look at the personal life behind the public persona.
Includes diverse perspectives through interviews with female family members and acquaintances.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit focus on LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
The narrative structure remains centered on a singular patriarchal figure.
Does not actively seek to center non-white narratives or challenge racial hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

The story of actor Roger Moore, including clips from his movies, television shows and interviews with the actor, his family and acquaintances.

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