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Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2023

Director

Roddy Bogawa, Storm Thorgerson

Runtime

94 minutes

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The documentary excels in its nuanced portrayal of mental health, treating neurodivergence as a central, complex element of Syd Barrett's legacy. This provides a deep, empathetic look at psychological challenges. However, the film is limited by the historical demographics of the 1960s London music scene. The narrative remains focused on white, male-dominated social structures, offering little representation of women or diverse racial groups. Ultimately, while the film offers a sophisticated study of individual mental struggle, it reflects a traditional and narrow social landscape regarding gender and ethnicity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film portrays a male-dominated 1960s counterculture. It does not highlight LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question straight relationships.

How does Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on male interactions and a male-led musical group. Women play a minor role in the main storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd?

Fair

The film focuses on the predominantly white psychedelic scene in London. It does not feature a racially diverse cast.

How does Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary examines the anti-establishment sentiments of the counterculture movement. It delves into themes of personal freedom and resistance to societal norms.

Does Have You Got It Yet? The Story of Syd Barrett and Pink Floyd include disability representation?

Good

The film highlights Syd Barrett's neurodivergence and mental health issues. His psychological state is a key part of his identity.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a complex and respectful exploration of neurodivergence and mental health.
  • Captures the anti-establishment spirit and cultural shifts of the 1960s counterculture.
  • Avoids reductive clichés by treating psychological instability as a core part of the subject's identity.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks significant representation of women's roles or diverse gender identities.
  • Focuses almost exclusively on a white, Anglo-Saxon musical scene, limiting racial diversity.
  • Does not explicitly address or center LGBTQ+ identities within the historical context.

Official Synopsis

Follow the moment Barrett was kicked out of Pink Floyd, from the narrative of him going from groundbreaking musician to iconic rocker and manic, unstable star.

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