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Being the Queen

Name: Being the Queen
Director: Tom Jennings
Released: 2020
Duration: 45 min

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2020

Director

Tom Jennings

Runtime

45 minutes

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The documentary functions as a traditional biographical study that prioritizes the humanization of a central historical figure. It relies on testimonials from those within the Queen's immediate social and professional circles to build its narrative. While the film provides a deep look at a powerful woman, it operates within the confines of established institutional structures. The perspective is one of preservation and continuity rather than systemic disruption. Ultimately, the film aligns with the historical demographics of the monarchy. It offers a window into a specific, traditionalist world without engaging deeply with the overlapping aspects of different identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Being the Queen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on the British Monarchy's history and lacks explicit queer narratives or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Being the Queen portray gender?

Fair

The documentary highlights a significant female figure in political history, but her role is defined by maintaining established institutional hierarchies rather than challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Being the Queen?

Fair

The cast reflects the traditional circles of the British Monarchy, with no evidence of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority or narrative deconstructing racial implications.

How does Being the Queen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film aims to humanize a pillar of Western tradition while respecting the stability of the Crown, rather than offering an anti-Western or anti-capitalist framework.

Does Being the Queen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides an intimate look at a major historical female figure through personal testimonials.
Offers a humanizing perspective on a central pillar of Western institutional history.

Limited or Absent

Lacks engagement with queer narratives or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Does not actively deconstruct the racial or systemic implications of the monarchy.
Maintains traditional hierarchies rather than exploring diverse or subversive perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The story of Queen Elizabeth II from those who know her best.

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