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The Irish Pub

Name: The Irish Pub
Director: Alex Fegan
Released: 2013
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2013

Not Rated

Director

Alex Fegan

Runtime

75 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Irish Pub serves as a cultural preservation tool rather than a means for social critique. It aims to honor a specific historical social institution, focusing on traditional identities and social hierarchies. Since the documentary documents the continuity of Irish heritage, it prioritizes a homogeneous view of society. This approach results in a lack of perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of diversity. Ultimately, the film adheres to existing social structures to celebrate a specific way of life, making it a study of tradition rather than a diverse social tapestry.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Irish Pub have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on traditional Irish pubs and their publicans. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories that question the idea that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Irish Pub portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on traditional Irish publicans, a role that has traditionally been male-dominated. The film likely reflects the historical gender roles associated with these establishments.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Irish Pub?

Limited

This documentary studies Irish society and highlights the domestic Irish experience. It suggests a homogeneous focus without much racial or ethnic diversity.

How does The Irish Pub represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film acts as a tribute to the traditional Irish pub. It portrays the pub as a positive, foundational part of society without challenging traditional structures.

Does The Irish Pub include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific information available about the depiction of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities in this documentary.

Present on Screen

Provides a focused ethnographic study of a specific cultural institution.
Offers deep insight into the historical and sociological importance of the Irish pub.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ narratives or characters.
Reflects traditional, male-dominated social structures without challenging them.
Maintains a homogeneous focus that lacks racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not address or include perspectives on disability.

Official Synopsis

A eulogy to the greatest institution in Irish society, the pub, or more specifically the traditional Irish publicans who run them. Speaking to pub owners all over Ireland, Alex Fegan gets into the heart of what makes "the Irish pub" the institution that it is.

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