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Next Goal Wins
Representation Score
6.0/10
Good
2023
PG-13Director
Taika Waititi
Runtime
104 minutes
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Taika Waititi’s *Next Goal Wins* stands out by focusing on a non-Western demographic, breaking away from typical Western-centric casting norms. The film places the American Samoa national soccer team at the forefront, granting significant influence to Pacific Islander characters. However, the film’s emphasis on a male-dominated sporting environment limits its exploration of gender diversity. Additionally, it offers minimal representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities, keeping these elements secondary to the main sporting storyline. The film ultimately celebrates cultural specificity and collective resilience, even while operating within conventional masculine social frameworks.
Category Breakdown
Does Next Goal Wins have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not center on LGBTQ+ identities but avoids using derogatory stereotypes.
How does Next Goal Wins portray gender?
The movie focuses on a male-dominated sporting environment, lacking strong female character development to challenge traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Next Goal Wins?
The film highlights Pacific Islander identities and centers diverse characters who drive the plot through their cultural uniqueness and perseverance.
How does Next Goal Wins represent religion and culture?
The story emphasizes communal struggle and local pride over capitalist sporting hierarchies, adopting a humanistic approach to social cohesion without radical political messaging.
Does Next Goal Wins include disability representation?
The film includes some neurodivergent behaviors but lacks sustained, central representation of disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Highlights Pacific Islander identities and non-Western demographics.
- Challenges traditional Western-centric sports clichés through strong character influence.
- Emphasizes communal struggle and local pride over capitalist dominance.
Limited or Absent
- Needs stronger female character presence to challenge traditional gender roles.
- Could benefit from more representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
- Requires more sustained representation of visible or invisible disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Dutch coach Thomas Rongen attempts the nearly impossible task of turning the American Samoa soccer team from perennial losers into winners.
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