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Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only

Name: Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only
Director: Matt Salmon
Released: 2020
Duration: 63 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2020

Director

Matt Salmon

Runtime

63 minutes

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This documentary celebrates Cristiano Ronaldo's rise from humble beginnings to global stardom, emphasizing individual effort and personal excellence. The narrative focuses on personal achievement within established institutions rather than critiquing systemic power structures. While the film provides visibility to a global sports icon of color, it adheres to a traditional biographical format. It does not explore multi-layered identities or deconstruct social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film highlights individual success within the context of established sporting and economic institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-traditional gender identities. It focuses solely on the subject's life story.

How does Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only portray gender?

Fair

The documentary highlights traditional masculine traits such as physical strength and leadership. It does not question traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only?

Good

The film centers a person of color as a global sports icon, breaking the Eurocentric bias in sports media. However, it lacks a diverse supporting cast.

How does Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative upholds traditional values of hard work and individual responsibility. Success is portrayed through adherence to existing professional and economic systems.

Does Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of physical or neurodevelopmental disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Centers a person of color as a global sports icon, challenging Eurocentric dominance in sports media.
Offers meaningful representation of a non-Anglo-Saxon figure as an archetype of excellence.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender identities.
Highlights traditional masculine traits without questioning traditional gender roles.
Focuses on individual merit rather than exploring multi-layered themes or systemic social structures.

Official Synopsis

Cristiano Ronaldo is more than just a great footballer. He is an icon and role model for millions all over the world. He has proved that it’s possible to come from nothing and rise to be the best in your sport.

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