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Una squadra

Una squadra

Representation Score

2.9/10

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.

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Category Breakdown

Does Una squadra have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

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.

How does Una squadra portray gender?

Limited

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.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Una squadra?

Limited

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.

How does Una squadra represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film celebrates the achievements of the Italian national tennis team. It primarily serves as an appreciation of national identity and sporting excellence.

Does Una squadra include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of athletes or characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a historical perspective on the demographic and social realities of 1970s professional athletics.
  • Celebrates Italian national identity and sporting achievement.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diversity, focusing almost exclusively on a homogeneous group of male athletes.
  • There is no representation of gender diversity or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities within the sporting context.

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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