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The Great Fight

The Great Fight

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2011

R

Director

Sherri Kauk

Runtime

81 minutes

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The film successfully challenges traditional archetypes by emphasizing the unique talents of an autistic protagonist and deconstructing the 'infallible leader' cliché through a flawed male figure. However, the film's diversity profile is limited by a lack of information regarding LGBTQ+ and racial representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Great Fight have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story primarily revolves around the relationship between a disgraced officer and his student.

How does The Great Fight portray gender?

Fair

The narrative focuses on male-dominated environments such as law enforcement and martial arts. However, it challenges traditional masculinity by depicting a flawed male figure rather than an infallible authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Great Fight?

Minimal

The film does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. Without additional information, the racial diversity of the setting remains unverified.

How does The Great Fight represent religion and culture?

Good

The story delves into themes of personal redemption and subjective morality. It critiques systemic rigidity by focusing on a protagonist who is underrepresented by traditional professional hierarchies.

Does The Great Fight include disability representation?

Good

The film centers on an autistic protagonist, presenting his neurodivergence as a source of specialized talent. This approach gives the character a significant role in driving the story rather than relying on typical deficit-based clichés.

Present on Screen

  • Gives meaningful roles to an autistic protagonist by highlighting his unique talents.
  • Challenges the 'infallible leader' cliché by showing a flawed male figure.
  • Focuses on personal redemption and individual morality over rigid institutional structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include visible representation or focus on LGBTQ+ identities.
  • Does not provide information on racial or ethnic diversity.
  • Relies on male-dominated settings like law enforcement and martial arts.

Official Synopsis

A disgraced police man is sent to work security at a local high school and ends up training an autistic boy with talents for mixed martial arts.

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