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The Turnaround

Name: The Turnaround
Director: Kyle Thrash, Ben Proudfoot
Released: 2024
Duration: 25 min

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

2024

Director

Kyle Thrash, Ben Proudfoot

Runtime

25 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film functions as a traditional, uplifting documentary centered on communal solidarity and individual perseverance. It prioritizes emotional resonance and the power of collective human ability to act within the specific cultural institution of professional sports. While the narrative architecture is designed to elevate personal ability to act, it does not explicitly engage in the deconstruction of systemic hierarchies or identity politics. The focus remains on a grassroots movement within a sports-centric framework. Ultimately, the documentary provides a human-centric look at community spirit, though it lacks specific evidence of diverse identity-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Turnaround have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on a specific sporting narrative involving a Phillies fan and a shortstop. There is no explicit mention of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.

How does The Turnaround portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male-dominated environment of professional baseball and sports fandom. There are no female protagonists or subversion of gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Turnaround?

Fair

The Philadelphia setting and Major League Baseball context suggest a high probability of multi-ethnic representation. The film's focus on a city-wide movement implies a communal, diverse narrative structure.

How does The Turnaround represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores themes of community resilience and collective action. It emphasizes grassroots social cohesion and communal spirit rather than a critique of traditional institutions.

Does The Turnaround include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the presence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Focuses on grassroots community movements and collective human ability to act.
Utilizes a humanistic, character-driven storytelling approach to elevate individual experiences.
Explores themes of social cohesion and communal resilience through a city-wide lens.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Operates within a male-dominated sports environment without visible gender subversion.
Does not explicitly address or deconstruct systemic social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A devoted Philadelphia Phillies fan inspires his city to give a struggling shortstop a game-changing standing ovation in this rousing short documentary.

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