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Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan

Name: Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan
Director: Paul Dugdale
Released: 2019
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2019

Director

Paul Dugdale

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This concert film primarily documents Coldplay's performance in Jordan, emphasizing its geographic and temporal context. Diversity in the film is mainly due to its setting rather than its cast or narrative content. The selection of the Amman Citadel as a venue offers a break from the typical Western touring circuits, providing a non-Western visual backdrop. However, the performers themselves remain a homogeneous group, and the film does not delve into deeper representation through character development. Overall, the film highlights global connectivity through music but falls short of intentional social commentary or more complex diversity themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. It focuses more on showcasing the music rather than exploring LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan portray gender?

Fair

Gender representation in the film follows typical industry standards for rock performances. The film does not challenge traditional masculinity or reinforce restrictive gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan?

Fair

Filming at the Amman Citadel breaks the usual Western performance norms. Although the performers are a homogeneous group, the Middle Eastern setting adds significant geographic diversity.

How does Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film incorporates a Western act into a Jordanian landmark, suggesting cultural pluralism. However, it does not engage deeply with systemic critiques or religious frameworks.

Does Coldplay: Everyday Life – Live in Jordan include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no performers or characters with visible physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Disability is not addressed as a theme in the film.

Present on Screen

The choice of a Middle Eastern historical site challenges Anglo-centric performance norms.
The film demonstrates cultural pluralism by blending Western music with a Jordanian landmark.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks intentional social commentary or identity-driven narratives.
The performers represent a homogeneous group without significant racial or gender subversion.
There is no visible representation of disability or neurodivergent identities.

Official Synopsis

On 22nd November 2019, Coldplay premiered their new album, Everyday Life, live at the Amman Citadel, Jordan. The first half was performed at sunrise, the second at sunset. It was the first and only time the album was performed in full, broadcast live around the world.

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