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The Edge

Name: The Edge
Director: Barney Douglas
Released: 2019
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2019

Director

Barney Douglas

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Edge is a celebratory documentary that emphasizes the narrative of professional excellence and collective masculine achievement. It centers on the psychological pressures and systemic demands of elite competition. The film adheres to traditional social structures, focusing on the 'band of brothers' cliché without challenging established norms. While it reflects the multi-ethnic reality of modern English cricket, it does not explore multi-layered dynamics or individual racial identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Edge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight identities in the film.

How does The Edge portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focuses primarily on male athletes and their achievements, with no exploration of female perspectives or gendered hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Edge?

Fair

The film highlights the multi-ethnic nature of the modern English national team but does not delve into individual racial identities or multi-layered dynamics.

How does The Edge represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary celebrates Western institutional success through organized sports, emphasizing meritocracy and national pride.

Does The Edge include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on the physical demands of elite cricket without addressing any disabilities among the players.

Present on Screen

Provides a compelling and emotional insight into the rise of a world-class athletic squad.
Offers a deep look at the psychological toll and systemic pressures of elite international sport.

Limited or Absent

Lacks female perspectives or any engagement with gendered hierarchies.
Does not explore racial identity or multi-layered dynamics despite the team's multi-ethnic makeup.
Fails to represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.

Official Synopsis

Between 2009 and 2013, the England Test cricket team rose from the depths of the rankings to become the first and only English side to reach world number one (since ICC records began). The Edge is a compelling, funny and emotional insight into a band of brothers' rise to the top, their unmatched achievements and the huge toll it would take.

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