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It Felt Like a Kiss

It Felt Like a Kiss

Representation Score

6.7/10

Good

2009

Director

Adam Curtis

Runtime

54 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Adam Curtis uses archival footage and musical cues to deconstruct traditional Western grand narratives. Rather than celebrating a linear history, the film explores the psychological and systemic impacts of American power on a global scale. The documentary provides a more layered view of history by focusing on the consequences of hegemony. It gives real power to those affected globally and critiques dominant institutional authority. However, it lacks explicit detail regarding specific character-driven narratives for certain identities, focusing instead on broad cultural shifts.

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Category Breakdown

Does It Felt Like a Kiss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film uses pop music to trace changes in culture and social norms. Although specific character arcs are not detailed, the approach suggests a nuanced look at non-traditional identities.

How does It Felt Like a Kiss portray gender?

Good

The story challenges traditional masculine narratives of geopolitical power. It contrasts official leadership with the everyday realities found within the broader social fabric.

How racially and ethnically diverse is It Felt Like a Kiss?

Good

By examining the global consequences of American expansionism, the film moves beyond Anglo-centric views. It highlights the experiences and systemic impacts on non-Western populations.

How does It Felt Like a Kiss represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The work offers a deep critique of Western dominance and capitalism. It challenges American exceptionalism by showing how these institutions shape the global psyche.

Does It Felt Like a Kiss include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the available material.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges Anglo-centric historical perspectives by focusing on global consequences.
  • Critiques Western dominance and the psychological impact of American expansionism.
  • Uses pop music to offer a complex, non-linear view of social change.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit detail regarding specific character arcs for LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • Provides no visible evidence regarding the representation of disabilities.
  • Focuses more on systemic forces than individual, character-driven narratives.

Official Synopsis

The story of America's rise to power starting with 1959, using archival footage and US pop music to highlight the consequences to the rest of the world and in the peoples' minds.

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