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11/8/16

Name: 11/8/16
Director: Duane Andersen, Don Argott, Vikram Gandhi, Andrew Grace, Sheena M. Joyce, Alma Har'el, Garth Donovan, Yung Chang, Petra Epperlein, Daniel Junge, james Gonçalves, Martha Shane, Alison Klayman, Raul Gasteazoro, Bassam Tariq, Ciara Lacy, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Michael Tucker
Released: 2017
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

8.8/10

Excellent

2017

Director

Duane Andersen, Don Argott, Vikram Gandhi, Andrew Grace, Sheena M. Joyce, Alma Har'el, Garth Donovan, Yung Chang, Petra Epperlein, Daniel Junge, james Gonçalves, Martha Shane, Alison Klayman, Raul Gasteazoro, Bassam Tariq, Ciara Lacy, Elaine McMillion Sheldon, Michael Tucker

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

11/8/16 functions as a cinematic mosaic, using a decentralized, multi-director approach to capture the American socio-political landscape. By avoiding a central protagonist, the film presents a fragmented and diverse view of the nation. The documentary's greatest strength lies in its refusal to present a homogeneous electorate, allowing for a pluralistic study of identity. However, the observational nature of the film means that certain identities, such as those with disabilities, remain in the background without intentional narrative focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does 11/8/16 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes various LGBTQ+ individuals within the electorate, disrupting traditional stereotypes. Though it doesn't center on specific queer narratives, it still offers meaningful visibility to these communities.

How does 11/8/16 portray gender?

Fair

The documentary avoids male-dominated political clichés by highlighting the intellectual and emotional ability to act of women in a high-stakes political environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 11/8/16?

Good

The film captures a wide range of racial and ethnic backgrounds across 25 states, challenging the predominantly white perspective often seen in political reporting.

How does 11/8/16 represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative emphasizes subjective morality and localized cultural values, showing how individual truths intersect with nationalistic ideals.

Does 11/8/16 include disability representation?

Fair

The observational format limits specific focus on neurodivergence or physical disability, though diverse physical presence is noted without intentional narrative focus.

Present on Screen

The multi-director approach creates a pluralistic, non-homogeneous view of the American electorate.
The film successfully disrupts traditional gender hierarchies by showcasing diverse ability to act.
It challenges the predominantly white perspective through wide-lens racial and ethnic inclusion.

Limited or Absent

The observational format lacks intentionality regarding the representation of neurodivergence and physical disability.
LGBTQ+ narratives are present but lack the specific focus needed to move beyond moderate visibility.

Official Synopsis

U.S. citizens in more than 25 states are followed as they set out on the morning of the presidential election, throughout the course of the day, until the polls close in the evening and the results are revealed.

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