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The Motivation

Name: The Motivation
Director: Adam Bhala Lough
Released: 2013
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2013

Not Rated

Director

Adam Bhala Lough

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This athletic documentary focuses on the competitive nature and physical demands of professional skateboarding. While it captures the authentic, outsider essence of skateboarding culture, it does not specifically represent underrepresented identities. Instead, the film emphasizes individualistic meritocracy over a diverse or inclusive social framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Motivation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on athletic discipline and physical achievement, but it does not have any central plot drivers or narratives centered around LGBTQ+ identities within the skateboarding community.

How does The Motivation portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a competitive hierarchy typical of male-dominated extreme sports. It does not feature female athletes as central figures in the main storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Motivation?

Fair

The documentary includes athletes from various ethnic backgrounds, but the focus remains on individual achievements rather than exploring racial dynamics.

How does The Motivation represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film highlights the outsider lifestyle of skateboarding, emphasizing personal dedication over mainstream societal norms. It portrays a subculture that exists outside conventional social structures.

Does The Motivation include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of neurodivergent individuals or athletes with physical disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Captures the authentic, outsider spirit of the skateboarding subculture.
Provides a global perspective by featuring athletes from different countries.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Does not include female athletes or challenge traditional masculine archetypes in extreme sports.
Does not address disability or neurodiversity among the featured athletes.

Official Synopsis

Go inside the lives and training regimes of eight of the world’s gutsiest professional skateboarders. These fearless stars face unique obstacles on the way to the Street League Championship and the coveted title of best skateboarder in the world.

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