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The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth

Name: The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth
Director: Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, Marston Sawyers
Released: 2018
Duration: 119 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2018

TV-PG

Director

Heber Cannon, Mariah Moore, Marston Sawyers

Runtime

119 minutes

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The documentary celebrates the pursuit of physical excellence through the lens of elite athletic competition. It uses classical mythology to frame human achievement, reinforcing traditional hierarchies of strength. While it offers insight into a specific subculture of discipline, its focus remains on traditional athletic achievement. The narrative structure prioritizes meritocratic outcomes over social or identity-based exploration. Ultimately, the film serves as a specialized look at high-stakes sports without actively challenging conventional social norms or engaging with multi-layered identity issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on the competitive nature of the CrossFit Games and does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-cisgender identities.

How does The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth portray gender?

Fair

The movie uses classical imagery, such as Greek gods and Hercules, emphasizing traditional views of physical strength and dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth?

Fair

The film highlights international participation, particularly the success of Australian athletes, but does not explore racial or ethnic diversity in depth.

How does The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary emphasizes traditional values of discipline and resilience, celebrating a meritocratic system without questioning Western institutions or cultural traditions.

Does The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth include disability representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on peak physical ability and does not include neurodivergent individuals or those with physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a window into the world of elite CrossFit competition.
Highlights international participation through the success of Australian athletes.

Limited or Absent

Does not engage with multi-layered identity politics or diverse social narratives.
Relies on traditional archetypes that reinforce conventional gendered perceptions of strength.
Excludes neurodivergent individuals and those with physical disabilities due to its focus on peak athleticism.

Official Synopsis

In 2017, the fittest athletes on Earth took on the unknown and unknowable during four of the most intense days of competition in CrossFit Games history. "The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth" captures all the drama as the top athletes resembling chiseled Grecian gods descend on Madison, Wisconsin, to face a series of trials. Hercules faced 12; they take on 13. Emotions run high as a throng of Australian athletes rise to the top. By the end of the competition, some learn tough lessons - that all that glitters isn't gold, or even bronze - and some learn that they're even stronger than they realized. The best among them enter the pantheon of the CrossFit giants and earn the right to call themselves the "Fittest on Earth"

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