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Around the World When You Were My Age

Name: Around the World When You Were My Age
Director: Aya Koretzky
Released: 2018
Duration: 110 min

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2018

Director

Aya Koretzky

Runtime

110 minutes

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The documentary excels by using a multi-perspective structure that challenges traditional travel narratives. By focusing on a female researcher and exploring various geopolitical identities, it offers a sophisticated alternative to conventional Western structures. While the film avoids explicit identity politics, its emphasis on internationalism and subjective experiences adds depth. Including diverse regions such as North Africa and the Soviet Union expands its cultural scope. However, the film lacks explicit representation of specific underrepresented groups, such as LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities, which limits its diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Around the World When You Were My Age have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its focus on the relationship between a father and daughter keeps it neutral regarding non-straight relationships.

How does Around the World When You Were My Age portray gender?

Fair

The narrative is driven by a female perspective. By making the daughter the main investigator, the film highlights her intellectual role in uncovering her father's past.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Around the World When You Were My Age?

Good

The film explores international settings including North Africa and the Soviet Union. This global perspective helps broaden the story beyond typical Western viewpoints.

How does Around the World When You Were My Age represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary examines complex global ideologies and changing historical power dynamics. It emphasizes personal truth and subjective morality over a single, Western-centric historical account.

Does Around the World When You Were My Age include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film incorporates diverse geopolitical landscapes like North Africa and the Soviet Union.
It highlights the intellectual role of the female protagonist in investigating her father's history.
The documentary deconstructs Western-centric travelogues by emphasizing personal, subjective truths.

Limited or Absent

The film does not include explicit representation or themes related to LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no visible focus on physical or neurodivergent disability representation.
The narrative primarily focuses on the generational connection between father and daughter.

Official Synopsis

At 30, Jiro embarked on a year-long trip taking in the Soviet Union, North Africa, Europe, and the United States. Nearly half a century later, his daughter makes use of various memorabilia to take a step back in time and explore how such adventures have shaped the man’s take on the modern world.

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