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Standing Army
Representation Score
5.9/10
Fair
2010
Not RatedDirector
Thomas Fazi, Enrico Parenti
Runtime
75 minutes
Average Rating
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Standing Army succeeds as a piece of critical media by shifting the analytical lens away from Western-centric dominance. By focusing on the impact of military bases on local populations, the documentary provides a platform for non-Western perspectives and diverse ethnic groups. However, the film's macro-political focus limits its exploration of individual identities. It lacks specific character-driven narratives regarding LGBTQ+ identities, gender hierarchies, or disability representation, functioning more as a systemic critique than a study of personal the way different parts of someone's identity overlap.
Category Breakdown
Does Standing Army have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on geopolitical structures and the military-industrial complex. It does not include intentional LGBTQ+ character development or narratives exploring non-cisgender identities.
How does Standing Army portray gender?
This documentary prioritizes institutional analysis over individual gendered archetypes. It lacks specific evidence regarding the subversion of gender hierarchies or the portrayal of gendered leadership roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Standing Army?
The narrative centers on populations residing in regions hosting U.S. military bases. This approach provides ability to act to diverse ethnic groups and disrupts a traditional Western-centric gaze.
How does Standing Army represent religion and culture?
The film critiques Western hegemony and the military-industrial complex. It engages with anti-imperialist frameworks to challenge traditional patriotic and institutional narratives.
Does Standing Army include disability representation?
There is insufficient evidence to confirm the presence of specific disability-focused narratives. The film does not explicitly highlight the ability to act of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.
Present on Screen
- Prioritizes the perspectives of non-Western populations affected by global military presence.
- Challenges Western hegemony through an anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist framework.
- Disrupts traditional Western-centric narratives by centering local, diverse communities.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks intentional character development or narratives exploring LGBTQ+ identities.
- Provides little evidence regarding the subversion of gender hierarchies or leadership roles.
- Does not feature specific narratives focused on disability or neurodivergence.
Official Synopsis
Standing Army, directed by Enrico Parenti and Thomas Fazi, is an award-winning documentary film about the global network of U.S. military bases, the impact that these have on local populations, and the military-industrial complex that lies behind it.
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