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Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'

Representation Score

0.1/10

Minimal

1899

Director

James H. White

Runtime

2 minutes

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This 1899 documentary captures Admiral Dewey and a moment of military prestige. As a historical record, it reflects the homogeneous social structures of the late 19th century. The film adheres strictly to the traditional social, racial, and gender hierarchies of its time, offering no contemporary representation of diverse identities or underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The footage does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities. It portrays a military figure in a traditional manner.

How does Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' portray gender?

Minimal

The film centers on a high-ranking male military officer, reinforcing 19th-century hierarchies by emphasizing masculine leadership and military prowess.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia'?

Minimal

The footage shows a white American military official during a specific historical event. There is no evidence of a diverse cast or non-Anglo-Saxon subjects.

How does Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film highlights the strength of traditional Western institutions and U.S. Navy leadership. It serves as a record of institutional prestige without critiquing Western structures.

Does Admiral Dewey Taking Leave of Washington Committee on the U.S. Cruiser 'Olympia' include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The subject is shown in a formal, healthy military posture.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a direct, life-size historical record of a significant 19th-century military figure.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks any representation of gender, racial, or LGBTQ+ diversity.
  • Reinforces traditional, homogeneous social hierarchies of the era.
  • Offers no visibility for individuals with disabilities or diverse cultural backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

"Showing the gallant Admiral standing directly in front of the camera, life size, his head bare, graciously bidding his guests adieu. This was exhibited at the Eden Musee and Koster and Bial's, New York, to 18,000 people the next day after the picture was taken."

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