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Somalia - Good Intentions, Deadly Results
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3.3/10
Limited
1998
Runtime
57 minutes
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The documentary succeeds in providing a balanced perspective by incorporating Somali voices and local viewpoints. However, it is constrained by the traditional, male-dominated frameworks of 1990s news broadcasting, lacking depth in gender and LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the work serves as historical reportage that balances regional visibility with a narrow, combat-focused demographic.
Category Breakdown
Does Somalia - Good Intentions, Deadly Results have LGBTQ+ representation?
The documentary does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or narratives, focusing solely on military and geopolitical structures.
How does Somalia - Good Intentions, Deadly Results portray gender?
The film focuses primarily on male soldiers and commanders, with limited presence or ability to act given to female subjects.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Somalia - Good Intentions, Deadly Results?
The documentary includes Somali perspectives by interviewing commanders from both sides of the conflict, providing a more nuanced view of the local ethnic landscape.
How does Somalia - Good Intentions, Deadly Results represent religion and culture?
The film critiques Western interventionism by highlighting the friction between foreign intentions and Somali realities, challenging traditional narratives of humanitarian success.
Does Somalia - Good Intentions, Deadly Results include disability representation?
There is no evidence of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Includes Somali perspectives and commanders from both sides of the conflict.
- Critiques Western institutional efficacy and the consequences of foreign intervention.
- Provides a nuanced view of the regional ethnic landscape through non-Western subjects.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks a significant role in driving the story or representation for female subjects.
- Provides no visibility for LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered narratives.
- Fails to address physical or neurodivergent disability narratives.
Official Synopsis
"Black Hawk Down: The Official Documentary" (formerly titled "Somalia: Good Intentions, Deadly Results) is the uncut version of the CNN program co-scripted by Mark Bowden, author of the companion book. This Emmy Award-winning program takes you behind the lines of battle and includes chilling US military radio transmissions, Pentagon video clips and interviews with soldiers and commanders on both sides of the conflict.
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