
Chasing Tyson
2015

1999
UnratedDirector
Robert Raphael Goodman
Runtime
98 minutes
Average Rating
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Welcome to the world of no-holds-barred freestyle fighting...the fastest growing "sport" in the United States, Brazil, and Japan. CHOKE follows undisputed World Freestyle Fighting Champion Rickson Gracie as he prepares to defend his title in a one-night, single elimination tournament where the winner will fight 3 separate fights over five hours. The World Cup finals of hand-to-hand combat.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The documentary focuses strictly on the technical and physical aspects of a freestyle fighting tournament. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisnormative identities.
Gender Representation
The film centers on a male-dominated athletic arena and traditional masculine archetypes. It lacks female agency or any visible subversion of established gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The film captures a multicultural environment through its international scope. It highlights Brazilian, American, and Japanese connections via the martial arts disciplines and Rickson Gracie's lineage.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative follows a standard competitive structure centered on professional athletics. It emphasizes individual meritocracy and physical discipline rather than engaging with broader cultural critiques.
Disability Representation
There is no information regarding the portrayal of individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains on elite, able-bodied combat performance.
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AI Analysis
Choke serves as a specialized historical document of early Mixed Martial Arts. It succeeds in capturing the globalized nature of the sport, showcasing a multicultural athletic landscape through its international participants. However, the film lacks intentionality regarding intersectional identities. The narrative is built around traditional masculine dominance and physical prowess, leaving little room for diverse social perspectives. Ultimately, the documentary prioritizes the preservation of combat sports history over the exploration of broader social or gender-based hierarchies.

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