Cristiano Ronaldo: The One and Only
2020
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The Phenomenon
Representation Score
1.8/10
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2022
Director
Duncan McMath
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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Ronaldo, O Fenômeno is a traditional biographical documentary that adheres to the 'great man' theory of history. It traces the rapid rise and redemption of a singular sporting icon, emphasizing individual merit and athletic resilience. While the film offers significant visibility to a prominent Brazilian athlete, its scope is confined to the professional football context. The narrative structure follows conventional storytelling clichés of perseverance and individual excellence within a globalized industry. Ultimately, the film serves as a celebration of personal achievement. It does not engage with complex overlapping identities or systemic critiques, staying within the boundaries of meritocratic, sports-centric storytelling.
Category Breakdown
Does The Phenomenon have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses solely on the career and personal life of a male athlete.
How does The Phenomenon portray gender?
The story centers around a male protagonist in a male-dominated industry. While family members are mentioned, the emphasis is on traditional masculine achievements.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Phenomenon?
As a biography of a Brazilian icon, the film highlights a person of color. However, it is unclear if the film delves into broader racial issues.
How does The Phenomenon represent religion and culture?
The story follows a typical Western redemption narrative focused on individual success. It celebrates the global impact of professional sports without offering cultural critiques.
Does The Phenomenon include disability representation?
Physical injuries are portrayed as professional setbacks rather than explorations of disability. There is no evidence of neurodivergent representation or disability empowerment.
Present on Screen
- Offers significant visibility to a prominent Brazilian athlete and non-Anglo-Saxon figure.
- Highlights the global impact of a person of color in a high-status international industry.
Limited or Absent
- Does not engage with overlapping identities or systemic critiques of the sporting world.
- Focuses on traditional masculine achievements within a male-dominated professional sphere.
- Treats physical setbacks as professional hurdles rather than exploring disability empowerment.
Official Synopsis
Featuring contributions from legendary team-mates and opponents, friends and family, this is the definitive story of Ronaldo, encompassing his meteoric rise, his spectacular fall (including one of football’s biggest mysteries) and the World Cup’s greatest ever redemption story.
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