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House of Flying Arrows

House of Flying Arrows

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2016

Director

Daniel Mendelle, Daniel Harris

Runtime

96 minutes

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House of Flying Arrows serves as a traditional sports documentary focused on the historical and professional evolution of darts. The film prioritizes archival preservation and sports journalism over social commentary or identity-based storytelling. The narrative follows the commercialization of the sport, tracing its rise from local pubs to professional arenas. This focus results in a demographic profile that reflects the historically homogeneous and masculine-centric nature of the darting world. Ultimately, the film functions as a chronicle of sporting success rather than a platform for challenging social hierarchies or presenting diverse perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does House of Flying Arrows have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the professional journey of dart players and the sport's culture. There is no explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-straight identities.

How does House of Flying Arrows portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on the sport's history from pubs to professional arenas, emphasizing male-dominated spaces and participants. The focus is on traditional masculine-centric sporting activities.

How racially and ethnically diverse is House of Flying Arrows?

Limited

The documentary likely reflects the predominantly Anglo-centric demographic of the sport's historical roots. There is no specific evidence of multicultural participation or a diverse cast.

How does House of Flying Arrows represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film celebrates the commercial growth of a Western sporting institution. It charts a capitalist progression from humble beginnings to a lucrative professional era.

Does House of Flying Arrows include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities being central to the narrative or the professional personalities interviewed.

Present on Screen

  • Provides deep archival access to the evolution of darts.
  • Features interviews with prominent professional personalities like Michael van Gerwen.
  • Effectively charts the sport's transition from pub culture to professional arenas.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities within the sporting culture.
  • Fails to center women's roles or address gender hierarchies in darts.
  • Reflects a homogeneous, Anglo-centric demographic without multicultural depth.

Official Synopsis

The popular rise of darts is charted in this pin-sharp documentary that follows the trajectory of arrows from local pub to beer-soaked arena. Featuring archive footage, behind-the-scenes access and interviews with current darting personalities such as Michael van Gerwen, Gary Anderson and Raymond van Barneveld, the film traces the sport's evolution from humble beginnings through to the glamorous heyday of the 1980s and on into the lucrative professional era.

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