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The Coronation

Name: The Coronation
Director: Harvey Lilley
Released: 2018
Duration: 59 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2018

TV-PG

Director

Harvey Lilley

Runtime

59 minutes

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The Coronation serves as a historical preservation of a specific, traditional state event. It reinforces established cultural and institutional hierarchies rather than challenging them. The film's perspective is deeply rooted in mid-20th-century British monarchy and Western imperial traditions. This focus results in a narrative that lacks perspectives reflecting multiple aspects of diversity or social critique. Ultimately, the documentary is a celebratory look at foundational Western sovereign traditions. It prioritizes historical continuity and patriotism over modern social diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Coronation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the 1953 coronation, a time when everyone was expected to be straight or cisgender. There are no LGBTQ+ stories or critiques of social norms.

How does The Coronation portray gender?

Limited

While the documentary centers on a female monarch, it frames her through her role as a ruler rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Coronation?

Minimal

The content centers on Western imperial traditions and a homogeneous historical era. It lacks diverse perspectives or non-Anglo-Saxon viewpoints.

How does The Coronation represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative prioritizes the sanctity of established religious and royal customs. It celebrates traditional Western heritage and the way the Church and State intersect.

Does The Coronation include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on state rituals and royal regalia. There is no mention of subjects with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a detailed look at the historical significance of the 1953 coronation ceremony.
Offers an unprecedented, up-close view of the legendary Crown Jewels.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse perspectives that could challenge the era's social and political constraints.
Does not include narratives that subvert traditional gender or social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

The 1953 coronation of Queen Elizabeth II marked the moment when she was formally recognized as England's new sovereign in front of God and her subjects. Three hundred million people tuned in, making it the most watched event in history. Now, for the first time, Her Majesty shares memories of the ceremony. Join us as we unlock a thousand years of coronation secrets and provide an unprecedented, up-close look at the legendary Crown Jewels.

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