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My dark side

Name: My dark side
Director: Olivier Dacourt, Marc Sauvourel
Released: 2018
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2018

Director

Olivier Dacourt, Marc Sauvourel

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Dark Side (2018) succeeds as a study of individual identity, particularly through its diverse casting of athletes of color. By deconstructing the polished personas of football stars, the film offers a rare glimpse into the psychological complexities of its subjects. However, the documentary is limited by its narrow demographic focus. The heavy emphasis on male professional athletes prevents a broader exploration of gender and queer identities. Ultimately, the film is a powerful tool for racial representation in sports media, even if it remains confined to a specific, male-centric ecosystem.

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Category Breakdown

Does My dark side have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on the personal histories of male football stars. It does not include any explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.

How does My dark side portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a male-dominated sphere. While it explores the vulnerability in masculinity, it lacks female perspectives to challenge traditional patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My dark side?

Excellent

The film showcases high racial diversity through its casting. By highlighting the histories of athletes like Emmanuel Adebayor and Eric Abidal, it moves beyond a Eurocentric perspective.

How does My dark side represent religion and culture?

Good

The film prioritizes individual truth and psychological realism over sanitized success stories. It avoids idealized morality, though it does not explicitly critique institutions or capitalism.

Does My dark side include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no information regarding the depiction of physical or mental disabilities.

Present on Screen

High degree of racial and ethnic diversity through its roster of athletes.
Effective deconstruction of the idealized 'hero' archetype in sports.
Provides a platform for diverse ethnic perspectives within a global institution.

Limited or Absent

Lack of female perspectives to challenge gender hierarchies.
Absence of visible LGBTQ+ representation or queer narratives.
Narrow demographic focus limits multi-layered depth.

Official Synopsis

Olivier Dacourt has gone to meet some big football stars to discuss with them their "dark side". Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Franck Ribery, Thierry Henry, Antonio Cassano, Emmanuel Adebayor or Eric Abidal unveil pieces often unknown in their personal history.

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