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Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover

Name: Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover
Director: Chip Duncan
Released: 2009
Duration: 58 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2009

TV-G

Director

Chip Duncan

Runtime

58 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This documentary emphasizes historical accuracy and realism over contemporary narrative innovation. It operates within the demographic and social structures of the early 20th century, focusing on a traditional Western political biography. The film's perspective centers on the actions of a single U.S. President and institutional responses to economic crises. Consequently, it does not explore multi-layered issues or deconstruct Western institutions. While the film offers glimpses of diverse global populations through archival footage of international humanitarian efforts, these figures do not have independent narrative depth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on Herbert Hoover and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives related to queer themes.

How does Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover portray gender?

Limited

The story reflects early 20th-century social structures. While Lou Henry Hoover is featured, her role is presented within a traditional partnership rather than as a disruptive force.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover?

Fair

The archival footage mainly features white political figures. Diverse global populations appear occasionally as beneficiaries of Hoover's humanitarian work but are not central characters.

How does Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary presents a traditional view of Western political history. It centers on the ability to act of a U.S. President and institutional responses to the Great Depression.

Does Landslide: A Portrait of President Herbert Hoover include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. It treats socioeconomic struggles as a broad systemic issue rather than individual experiences.

Present on Screen

Offers glimpses of diverse global populations through archival footage of international humanitarian relief efforts.

Limited or Absent

Lacks central protagonists from diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.
Does not explore the specific lived experiences or ability to act of individuals with disabilities.
Does not challenge traditional gender roles or highlight female intellect as a disruptive force.
Does not address LGBTQ+ themes or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

Official Synopsis

Documentary about personal life of Herbert Hoover's and his governmental career, profiles the former head of state's political philosophy, memorable election campaigns, Great Depression policies and more. Through interviews with scholars such as David Kennedy, Robert Reich and Tim Egan, this biography sheds new light on the underappreciated president's difficult tenure and enduring legacy.

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