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That's Entertainment!

That's Entertainment!

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

1974

G

Director

Jack Haley Jr.

Runtime

135 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

That's Entertainment! serves as a nostalgic time capsule, prioritizing the preservation of the MGM studio legacy. Because it celebrates the aesthetic of the Golden Age, it naturally reinforces the social hierarchies and traditional values of that era. The documentary functions as a curated museum of studio history. While it provides a platform for legendary performers, it does not attempt to deconstruct the historical power dynamics or the casting practices inherent in the original footage. Ultimately, the film is a tribute to commercial musical traditions. It favors high-energy, able-bodied spectacle and conventional romantic narratives over modern inclusive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does That's Entertainment! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the traditional Hollywood standards of the Golden Age. Musical performances highlight conventional romantic pairings and conform to gender norms without addressing diverse sexual orientations or gender identities.

How does That's Entertainment! portray gender?

Limited

Women are central to the performance but often play roles defined by traditional femininity. The presentation emphasizes established gender binaries and conventional romantic clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That's Entertainment!?

Fair

The documentary features significant Black performers such as Cab Calloway. However, the content often reflects the segregated or stereotypical casting practices of the original MGM era.

How does That's Entertainment! represent religion and culture?

Minimal

This is an unapologetic celebration of the Hollywood studio system and Western entertainment institutions. It promotes historical continuity and institutional prestige without offering social critiques.

Does That's Entertainment! include disability representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the idealized physical perfection required for musical theater. There is no visible or invisible disability representation or engagement with neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • Provides significant archival footage of legendary Black performers like Cab Calloway.
  • Offers a high-quality preservation of the MGM studio's musical history and aesthetic.

Limited or Absent

  • Reinforces outdated racial hierarchies and stereotypical casting practices from the original era.
  • Lacks representation for disability, neurodivergence, or non-traditional gender identities.
  • Relies heavily on traditional gender binaries and conventional romantic clichés.

Official Synopsis

Various MGM stars from yesterday present their favorite musical moments from the studio's 50 year history.

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