
Midway
1976

Representation Score
Minimal
2019
PG-13Director
Roland Emmerich
Runtime
138 minutes
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Midway is a traditional historical epic that focuses on the accuracy of events during the 1942 Pacific Theater. It reconstructs the battle while emphasizing the institutional structures of the time. The film's narrative reinforces traditional social hierarchies and adheres to conventional war genre formulas. It celebrates the military's role in maintaining national sovereignty and discipline. Overall, the film serves to honor the historical context and military achievements of the period.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no representations of same-sex relationships or gender diversity.
Men play central roles in driving the plot through their positions as officers and pilots. Women are shown primarily in supporting or domestic roles, reinforcing traditional gender roles.
The cast is mainly white and Anglo-Saxon, reflecting the Navy leadership of the time. There is no attempt to include diverse perspectives or cast actors from different backgrounds.
This patriotic film emphasizes the American military and its institutions without questioning its underlying structures or religious foundations. It celebrates the military's role in upholding national sovereignty.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Any physical injuries are presented solely as a result of combat, without being used to develop characters further.
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Official Synopsis
The story of the Battle of Midway, and the leaders and soldiers who used their instincts, fortitude and bravery to overcome massive odds.

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