Baseball: The Tenth Inning
2010
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Long Gone Summer
Representation Score
2.2/10
Limited
2020
TV-GDirector
AJ Schnack
Runtime
120 minutes
Average Rating
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Long Gone Summer serves as a historical analysis of the 1998 MLB season. It emphasizes the deconstruction of a specific era rather than broad demographic representation. The film's main strength lies in its exploration of racial the way different parts of someone's identity overlap, particularly through the rivalry between McGwire and Sosa. However, the documentary adheres to traditional masculine and straight-focused structures, serving a specific audience rather than a broader progressive agenda.
Category Breakdown
Does Long Gone Summer have LGBTQ+ representation?
The documentary focuses solely on the careers of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities.
How does Long Gone Summer portray gender?
The film centers on the male-dominated world of Major League Baseball, focusing on male athletes. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or give much attention to female perspectives.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Long Gone Summer?
By highlighting the rivalry between a white athlete and a Black athlete, the film addresses the intersection of race and achievement. It offers a nuanced portrayal of Black excellence through Sammy Sosa.
How does Long Gone Summer represent religion and culture?
The documentary questions the idealized image of baseball by exploring the steroid scandal. It examines the conflict between institutional integrity and personal ambition.
Does Long Gone Summer include disability representation?
The documentary does not feature any characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Examines the intersection of race and achievement through the rivalry between McGwire and Sosa.
- Provides a nuanced look at Black excellence within the context of Major League Baseball.
- Challenges the 'hero' archetype and the idealized image of baseball.
Limited or Absent
- Does not include female perspectives or ability to act in the sporting narrative.
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
- Does not depict characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Official Synopsis
An examination of the 1998 MLB season and the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. The two sluggers' race to hit the most home runs, later overshadowed by the steroid scandal, left a permanent mark on baseball history.
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