Long Gone
1987
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.1 out of 10
You are here:
The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings
Representation Score
3.2/10
Limited
1976
PGDirector
John Badham
Runtime
111 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetNew Showbiz Analysis
The film is a powerful exploration of racial ability to act and economic self-determination. By centering a Black-led baseball team, it challenges traditional Hollywood norms and provides a meaningful critique of systemic exploitation. However, the narrative is constrained by the era's social structures. The focus remains heavily male-centric, and there is a lack of LGBTQ+ representation reflecting the period's limited scope. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its portrayal of underrepresented voices fighting for autonomy against an oppressive status quo.
Category Breakdown
Does The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or queer subtext. It follows the social norms of its mid-20th-century setting closely.
How does The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings portray gender?
This is a male-dominated ensemble piece set in the 1950s. Women appear mostly as spectators or family members rather than central characters with significant professional roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings?
The film stands out by centering the Black experience through a Black-led team. It avoids including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth, showing characters with significant influence who fight for professional autonomy.
How does The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings represent religion and culture?
The story offers a nuanced look at systemic exploitation and mid-century capitalism. It portrays the struggle for economic independence as a rebellion against oppressive, segregated structures.
Does The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings include disability representation?
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities that drive the central narrative.
Present on Screen
- Exceptional centering of the Black experience and racial solidarity.
- Strong portrayal of character influence and professional autonomy.
- Nuanced critique of systemic economic exploitation and capitalism.
Limited or Absent
- Limited gender diversity with women in supporting roles.
- No LGBTQ+ representation or exploration of non-straight identities.
- Minimal focus on disability or neurodivergent perspectives.
Official Synopsis
Top baseball pitcher Bingo Long is fed up with how his Negro League team owner treats him, so he forms his own lineup, recruiting big-hitting Leon Carter and Charlie Snow, who dreams of playing in the majors. Boycotted by black teams, Long's outfit play minor league white teams, earning more attention as entertainers than as players. However, their success wins them a chance to play again in the Negro League, this time as equals.
Where to Watch
Find another title
Type to search for movies. Use arrow keys to navigate suggestions, Enter to select or search, Escape to close.
Similar Movies
Diggstown
1992
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 1.4 out of 10
Greased Lightning
1977
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.1 out of 10
Coonskin
1975
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 4.2 out of 10
I'll Fix America and Be Right Back
1974
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 5.0 out of 10
The Bad News Bears
1976
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 5.3 out of 10
...All the Marbles
1981
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.7 out of 10
Glory Road
2006
No user ratings available yet
Representation score: 3.2 out of 10
Rate this Movie
Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.