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Soccer Shoot-Out

Name: Soccer Shoot-Out
Director: Mario Morra
Released: 1991
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1991

Director

Mario Morra

Runtime

98 minutes

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Soccer Shoot-Out offers a historical perspective on the 1990 World Cup, highlighting a blend of international playing styles. It stands out by emphasizing the rise of African football, particularly Cameroon's unique style, which challenges the era's Eurocentric sporting norms. While the film provides visibility for non-Western players, it remains bound by the social norms of the time. It adheres to the traditional, male-dominated sporting structures of the early 1990s, offering limited gender or LGBTQ+ representation. Overall, the film uses the football pitch as a symbol for a diversifying global community. It moves past a single nationalist viewpoint to embrace a more multicultural, international competition.

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Category Breakdown

Does Soccer Shoot-Out have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include any characters exploring LGBTQ+ identities or themes related to gender identity. It focuses on the 1990 World Cup without addressing queer representation.

How does Soccer Shoot-Out portray gender?

Limited

The film reflects the male-dominated world of professional athletics in 1990. It lacks any substantial female roles or challenges to the traditional gender hierarchies present in the sport.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Soccer Shoot-Out?

Good

The film highlights the impact of African nations, particularly Cameroon, on the global stage. By doing so, it grants a significant role in driving the story to non-Western participants, challenging the usual Eurocentric dominance in sports media.

How does Soccer Shoot-Out represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative promotes globalism by presenting the tournament as a coming together of various cultures. However, it upholds a traditional focus on competitive meritocracy without questioning Western institutions.

Does Soccer Shoot-Out include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of athletes or individuals with disabilities being included in the film's context.

Present on Screen

Highlights the significant impact and ability to act of African nations like Cameroon.
Challenges Eurocentric dominance by showcasing a diverse range of playing styles.
Avoids a singular nationalist narrative in favor of global multiculturalism.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of women's ability to drive the story or gender diversity within the sporting narrative.
Provides no visibility or inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Offers no exploration of LGBTQ+ identities or thematic gender explorations.

Official Synopsis

Italia 90 was another fascinating tournament, a melting pot of different styles, culture and technique. The biggest tournament to date, it saw the emergence of the African nations with the free-flowing Cameroon capturing everyone's hearts. The final was tight and not for the squeamish, but the well-drilled and better-disciplined Germans prevailed 1-0 winners to claim the crown for the third time.

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