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The Black Belt - The True History of Fernando Tererê

Name: The Black Belt - The True History of Fernando Tererê
Director: Caco Souza
Released: 2022
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2022

Director

Caco Souza

Runtime

95 minutes

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The film operates as a focused biographical character study rather than a broad ensemble piece. It prioritizes the individual journey of Fernando Tererê, moving between his professional achievements and personal setbacks. While the film successfully offers a non-Western perspective on sports, it remains limited in its demographic representation. The narrative structure revolves around a singular male protagonist, which restricts the scope of representation. Ultimately, the work provides value through its cultural lens and potential deconstruction of the invincible athlete archetype, even if it lacks diverse supporting casts.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Black Belt - The True History of Fernando Tererê have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. There is no indication of non-straight relationships or identities.

How does The Black Belt - The True History of Fernando Tererê portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male protagonist in a masculine sporting environment. While it explores vulnerability, there are no female characters with significant roles or ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Black Belt - The True History of Fernando Tererê?

Good

By centering a Brazilian Jiu-jitsu icon, the film provides a meaningful departure from Western-centric sporting clichés. The narrative offers a globalized perspective on achievement and socio-cultural realities.

How does The Black Belt - The True History of Fernando Tererê represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges North American or European athletic hegemony by focusing on a non-Western icon. However, it does not specifically address traditional institutions or systemic critiques.

Does The Black Belt - The True History of Fernando Tererê include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. The narrative does not explicitly address these themes.

Present on Screen

Provides a meaningful departure from Western-centric sporting clichés by centering a Brazilian athlete.
Offers a globalized perspective on achievement and struggle through a non-Anglo-Saxon context.
Potential to challenge the stoic athlete cliché by exploring personal vulnerability and defeat.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant representation of female characters or actively leading women.
Does not include any LGBTQ+ narratives or non-straight relationships.
Does not address disability, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions.

Official Synopsis

Five-time Jiu-jitsu world champion, Tererê won almost every battle he faced on the tatami mats, but it was far from them that he suffered his worst defeat.

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