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Beyond Glory

Beyond Glory

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2015

TV-MA

Director

Larry Brand

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Beyond Glory is a documentary that honors the legacy of Medal of Honor recipients through Stephen Lang’s one-man stage production. The film adheres to a traditional narrative structure, emphasizing individual merit and military hierarchy. It does not challenge gender roles or highlight underrepresented identities. Instead, it serves as a tribute to national service, reinforcing conventional cultural values of heroism.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beyond Glory have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It focuses solely on military history and the biographies of Medal of Honor recipients.

How does Beyond Glory portray gender?

Limited

The documentary centers around a male protagonist and highlights male military recipients. It emphasizes traditional masculine ideals of heroism and sacrifice without incorporating female perspectives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beyond Glory?

Limited

The subject matter primarily reflects historical demographics within a Western context. There is no evident diversity or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

How does Beyond Glory represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film upholds traditional Western values of patriotism and military service. It aligns with institutional reverence rather than questioning established cultural norms.

Does Beyond Glory include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities. These themes are not central to the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Honors the legacies of Medal of Honor recipients.
  • Explores the intersection of performance and historical remembrance.

Limited or Absent

  • Incorporate female perspectives and non-traditional archetypes of heroism.
  • Include LGBTQ+ identities and diverse multi-layered narratives.
  • Explore themes of disability and neurodivergence among veterans.

Official Synopsis

Follows acclaimed actor Stephen Lang as he tracks the ten year odyssey behind his one-man show about eight medal of honor recipients.

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