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That Justice Be Done

Name: That Justice Be Done
Director: George Stevens
Released: 1945
Duration: 10 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

1945

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Director

George Stevens

Runtime

10 minutes

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As a documentary made up of newsreel footage, this film lacks the scripted character arcs or casting choices found in fictional films. Its value lies in its archival evidence of the Nuremberg Trials and the pursuit of international justice. The visual content reflects the historical era, showing a predominantly male and white presence in legal and military roles. While it lacks diverse representation in its visible cast, it documents the systemic oppression of various groups. Ultimately, the film's strength is its thematic deconstruction of state power. It uses the courtroom to transition from wartime chaos to a structured indictment of state-sponsored violence.

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Category Breakdown

Does That Justice Be Done have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses on the legal and political actions of the Axis powers during World War II.

How does That Justice Be Done portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes male roles in legal and military contexts. Participants in the trials and combat footage are predominantly male, reflecting the mid-20th century.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That Justice Be Done?

Fair

The main actors in the legal proceedings and combatants are primarily white. However, the film highlights the atrocities committed against various populations during the war.

How does That Justice Be Done represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques state sovereignty by presenting Nazi Germany's actions as criminal. It prioritizes international law and collective responsibility over absolute nationalism.

Does That Justice Be Done include disability representation?

Limited

The film includes graphic footage showing the physical consequences of war and violence. These depictions serve as evidence of atrocities rather than character-driven stories of individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a strong critique of systemic oppression and the corruption of centralized authority.
It sets a framework for international law and collective accountability over absolute nationalism.
The archival footage serves as a crucial historical indictment of state-sanctioned violence.

Limited or Absent

The participants in the legal and military proceedings are almost exclusively male.
The film lacks intentional representation of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Individuals with disabilities appear only as victims of violence rather than with personal ability to act.

Official Synopsis

Newsreel footage from both sides of World War II make a case for convicting Nazi war criminals.

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