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View from a Blue Moon

Name: View from a Blue Moon
Director: Blake Vincent Kueny
Released: 2015
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2015

Director

Blake Vincent Kueny

Runtime

58 minutes

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View from a Blue Moon functions primarily as a character study of elite athleticism rather than a social commentary. The film prioritizes the psychological pressures and physical mastery of surfer John Florence over broader systemic explorations. While the film offers some ethnic representation through its Hawaiian subject, the scope remains narrow, focusing on the individual's relationship with the natural world. Ultimately, the documentary adheres to conventional masculine archetypes and Western meritocratic values, lacking the structural framework to engage with multi-layered identities or the subversion of social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does View from a Blue Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on the professional life of John Florence and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-cisgender identities.

How does View from a Blue Moon portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a male protagonist and a high-performance masculine archetype. While it explores emotional vulnerability, it does not actively challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is View from a Blue Moon?

Fair

The film features a Hawaiian protagonist, providing non-Anglo-Saxon representation. However, the narrative focuses on the individual's relationship with the ocean rather than showcasing a diverse cast.

How does View from a Blue Moon represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates Western ideals of individual achievement and personal ability to act. It reinforces traditional values of discipline and goal-setting within professional sports.

Does View from a Blue Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed as central to the film's narrative arc.

Present on Screen

Features a Hawaiian protagonist, offering non-Anglo-Saxon representation.
Explores emotional vulnerability within a traditional masculine archetype.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse ensemble representation or engagement with multi-layered identities.
Focuses heavily on a singular male perspective, limiting broader social exploration.
Reinforces traditional Western meritocratic values without critical engagement.

Official Synopsis

From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa (and everywhere in between), John Florence faces a broad spectrum of emotions as he continues to seal his legacy as one of the most gifted surfers ever. And while the young Hawaiian is pulled in increasingly different directions, there is no form of pressure that will keep him from his ultimate goal — to redefine what is possible in the ocean.

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