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Hockey Night

Name: Hockey Night
Director: Paul Shapiro
Released: 1984
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1984

Director

Paul Shapiro

Runtime

77 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hockey Night offers a moderate disruption of 1980s gender norms by placing a female lead in a traditionally masculine role. The protagonist's struggle against institutional resistance provides a sense of control often missing from the era's media. However, the film lacks depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. It remains anchored in a homogeneous social environment, limiting its diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hockey Night have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. It does not address criticisms of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Hockey Night portray gender?

Good

The story centers on a female protagonist who wants to become a hockey goalie, challenging traditional gender roles. She works alongside a supportive male teammate, promoting a collaborative dynamic.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hockey Night?

Limited

The narrative seems to follow the demographic norms of the 1980s, with no evidence of a diverse or non-white cast.

How does Hockey Night represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film operates within traditional Western athletic and institutional frameworks, focusing on individual perseverance within existing social systems.

Does Hockey Night include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

The film provides meaningful control for its female protagonist.
It challenges traditional gender roles by placing a woman in a masculine sports role.
The narrative avoids adversarial gender clichés by featuring a supportive male counterpart.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, following homogeneous demographic norms.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
The story lacks inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When a young girl wants to join her high school's hockey team as goalie, she meets with resistence, but also gets support, especially from the star forward of the team.

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