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The World of Sports: Bowling Kings

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Representation Score

0.2/10

Minimal

1947

Approved

Director

Harry Foster

Runtime

10 minutes

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This 1947 documentary serves as a historical artifact of post-war American media. It emphasizes athletic performance over social discourse or diverse narratives. The film adheres to the strict social hierarchies of its time, focusing on a male-dominated sporting environment. It does not address diverse identities, concentrating instead on showcasing athletic skills. Ultimately, the production reflects the standardized, homogeneous broadcasting norms of the mid-century era, offering minimal representation outside traditional athletic archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The World of Sports: Bowling Kings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or those who do not identify with their assigned gender at birth. It focuses solely on the sport of bowling.

How does The World of Sports: Bowling Kings portray gender?

Minimal

The story centers around male athletes and a male commentator, reinforcing mid-20th century gender roles by highlighting male-dominated spaces and physical strength.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The World of Sports: Bowling Kings?

Minimal

The film lacks any indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds or race-bent casting. It likely features a homogeneous cast typical of the era and genre.

How does The World of Sports: Bowling Kings represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie celebrates mid-century American leisure through a traditional social framework. It presents a standard, non-challenging view of a traditional American pastime.

Does The World of Sports: Bowling Kings include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus is on the physical requirements for professional bowling.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a clear historical perspective on mid-century American leisure and sports culture.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of women, diverse racial groups, or LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Does not include perspectives on disability or non-traditional social structures.
  • Reinforces narrow, mid-century gender hierarchies through its exclusive focus on male athletes.

Official Synopsis

Sportscaster Bill Stern drops in at the bowling alley---before they went uptown and became bowling lanes--- and exchanges some commentary with bowling pros Ned Day and Joe "The Fabulous" Felcaro. Ned and "Fabulous" then put on an exhibition of the skills that made both tops in their field at the time.

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