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Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder

Name: Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder
Director: Wayne Isham
Released: 1989
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1989

Director

Wayne Isham

Runtime

100 minutes

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This concert film serves as a high-fidelity record of Pink Floyd’s transition into the David Gilmour era. By prioritizing technical spectacle and sonic precision, it lacks the narrative framework needed for character-driven social commentary. The low diversity score reflects the absence of representational variety rather than the promotion of regressive values. The film focuses on the intersection of light and sound, operating outside typical cinematic structures used to explore identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The focus is solely on the musical performance and technical execution.

How does Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder portray gender?

Limited

Female backing vocalists play a crucial role in the sound of the performance. However, they operate within a traditional ensemble structure without independent narrative roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder?

Fair

The visual elements of the film highlight the band and a professional touring ensemble. There is no emphasis on racial diversity or challenging Anglo-centric casting norms.

How does Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows Western rock traditions and showcases high-quality technical production. It does not address anti-religious or anti-Western themes.

Does Pink Floyd: Delicate Sound of Thunder include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor does it include characters defined by neurodivergence or physical impairments.

Present on Screen

Female backing vocalists provide essential sonic texture to the live performance.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks intentional racial diversity or the subversion of Anglo-centric casting norms.
There is no LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight narratives.
The production does not feature characters defined by disability or neurodivergence.
Gender roles remain within traditional musical frameworks without providing independent ability to act.

Official Synopsis

Concert video taken from the A Momentary Lapse of Reason tour. It was largely filmed during the concerts running from August 19, 1988 through August 23, 1988 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York, with some additional footage from June 21, 1988 and June 22, 1988 at the Place d'Armes of the Château de Versailles, Versailles, France (used to provide the performance of "The Great Gig in the Sky").

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