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Goalie

Name: Goalie
Director: Adriana Maggs
Released: 2019
Duration: 119 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2019

Director

Adriana Maggs

Runtime

119 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Goalie stands out as a character-driven film that upends traditional gender roles in sports. By positioning a female protagonist in a traditionally masculine role, the film offers a compelling look at individual ability to act and competence. However, the film’s scope is limited to a narrow focus on local, personal issues, resulting in a lack of broader social diversity. While it challenges gender norms, it does not address other forms of diversity such as race, LGBTQ+ identities, or disabilities. Overall, the film successfully disrupts gendered clichés but falls short in representing a wider range of social identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Goalie have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities. Queer themes are not addressed in the story.

How does Goalie portray gender?

Good

The narrative challenges gender stereotypes by placing a female character in the high-stakes position of a goalie. She demonstrates both physical and intellectual strength in a traditionally male-dominated field.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Goalie?

Limited

The story focuses on a local, predominantly white population typical of its Newfoundland setting. It emphasizes personal struggles rather than showcasing a diverse cast of characters from various ethnic backgrounds.

How does Goalie represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the tension between personal ambition and family traditions in a working-class context. It highlights individual emotional experiences over adherence to communal or religious customs.

Does Goalie include disability representation?

Fair

There are no depictions of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The story concentrates on the psychological and physical demands of sports without addressing characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges gender stereotypes by placing a female protagonist in a traditionally male athletic role.
Explores the theme of individual ability to act and competence within a male-dominated field.
Highlights the conflict between personal passion and family expectations.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities.
Focuses on a traditional demographic profile with limited racial and ethnic diversity.
Does not depict characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The life of a professional hockey player was not always a glamorous one. For legendary goaltender Terry Sawchuk, each save means one more gash to his unmasked face and one more drink to numb the pain. Sawchuk traveled across the country racking up 103 shutouts and 400 stitches to his face, proving that this is a man who lives, breathes, and dies a goalie.

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