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83

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2021

TV-14

Director

Kabir Khan

Runtime

160 minutes

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The film is a traditional biographical drama that emphasizes historical accuracy and nationalistic themes. It functions primarily as a celebratory piece of heritage cinema rather than a vehicle for progressive narrative disruption. The film achieves its strongest impact through its depiction of a post-colonial triumph. By showcasing an Indian team succeeding in a sport historically dominated by the British Empire, it challenges the conventional Western sporting hierarchy. However, the film remains deeply traditional regarding identity. It reinforces traditional masculine archetypes and gender hierarchies, offering almost no representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does 83 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the social norms of its time and does not include any perspectives or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does 83 portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on male athletes and coaches, emphasizing their camaraderie. Female characters are mostly on the sidelines without playing significant roles in the plot.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 83?

Good

The film highlights a South Asian team achieving success on a global scale. It challenges the dominance of Western sports by showing an Indian team excelling in a sport rooted in colonial history.

How does 83 represent religion and culture?

Fair

This celebratory biopic emphasizes national pride and traditional values of patriotism. It serves as a piece of heritage cinema that upholds conventional cultural and national traditions.

Does 83 include disability representation?

Minimal

The story centers on physical perfection and athletic prowess. It does not significantly address visible or invisible disabilities among the characters.

Present on Screen

  • Offers meaningful representation of a non-Western collective achieving global excellence.
  • Highlights a post-colonial sporting triumph that challenges historical colonial hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

  • Female characters lack significant roles and influence.
  • No representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities.
  • Does not address neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Official Synopsis

On the 25th of June 1983, the Lord’s Cricket Ground witnessed one of the biggest underdog stories in the history of sports. Fourteen inspired players - led by a man's self-belief and conviction - fought against all odds and orchestrated India’s greatest sporting triumph by beating the two-time World Champions West Indies.

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