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1 P.M.

Name: 1 P.M.
Director: D. A. Pennebaker, Jean-Luc Godard, Richard Leacock
Released: 1971
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

7.8/10

Good

1971

Director

D. A. Pennebaker, Jean-Luc Godard, Richard Leacock

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

P.M. succeeds as a mosaic of diverse voices that challenges traditional documentary formats. Its strength lies in its critique of Western institutions and its refusal to present a uniform American perspective. However, the film's fragmented style leads to incidental rather than intentional representation. Ultimately, it is a seminal work that decentralizes singular authority in favor of a collection of perspectives reflecting the social upheaval of the early 1970s.

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Category Breakdown

Does 1 P.M. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film presents a fragmented look at urban life but does not include central themes related to non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does 1 P.M. portray gender?

Fair

Women play a significant role through direct interviews, but the lack of a cohesive narrative means the film does not fully challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 1 P.M.?

Good

The documentary captures the diverse racial and ethnic identities of New York City, reflecting the city's complex social dynamics during a time of change.

How does 1 P.M. represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques Western institutions and capitalism by presenting a non-linear narrative that deconstructs official history.

Does 1 P.M. include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not specifically address neurodivergence or physical disabilities, focusing instead on the broader social context.

Present on Screen

Highlights the diverse racial and ethnic identities in New York City.
Critiques Western institutions and prioritizes anti-establishment voices.
Empowers women through direct interviews.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide central character arcs for LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not offer deliberate or empowered portrayals of individuals with disabilities.
Does not actively challenge traditional gender roles through structured character development.

Official Synopsis

Lighter and livelier than the films Jean-Luc Godard had made in France, his U.S. collaboration with Direct Cinema documentarian D. A. Pennebaker was meant to be One A.M., as in “one American movie”; but Godard quit the project and the U.S., where to his dismay he discovered that revolution wasn’t imminent, and Pennebaker edited Godard’s material, to which he and Richard Leacock even added a bit more, releasing the result as One P.M., as in “one parallel movie.” It’s a stunning mixture of cinéma-vérité, political theater, and interviews of key sixties figures.

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