
Break Point: A Davis Cup Story
2020

Representation Score
Limited
2022
Director
Domenico Procacci
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Una Squadra is a historical documentary that closely mirrors the demographic realities of 1970s professional tennis. Since it documents a specific male national team, the narrative is inherently shaped by the era's social structures. The film operates as a celebration of Italian sporting excellence rather than a study of diverse social identities. The absence of representation stems from the historical subject matter rather than a deliberate narrative choice. Overall, the documentary offers a glimpse into a specific moment in sports history marked by homogeneity in gender, race, and identity.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a male-dominated sporting era from the 1970s. It does not include any openly LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships, reflecting the historical context of professional tennis during that time.
Men play the central roles, reinforcing traditional masculine norms. The story follows a specific historical record of a men's athletic team without challenging typical gender roles.
The documentary highlights a period when professional tennis had a predominantly white demographic. It reflects the era's specific racial makeup with limited blending of different racial backgrounds.
The film celebrates the achievements of the Italian national tennis team. It primarily serves as an appreciation of national identity and sporting excellence.
There is no mention of athletes or characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The story of the Italian national tennis team that won the Davis Cup in ’76 and reached the final three more times in the following years.

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