
Rolling Stone: Life and Death of Brian Jones
2019

Representation Score
Limited
2019
UnratedDirector
Oliver Murray
Runtime
97 minutes
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The Quiet One is a documentary that preserves history rather than commenting on social issues. It offers a personal and intimate look at Bill Wyman's time with the Rolling Stones using personal memories and home movies. The film’s structure relies on personal accounts and old footage, which brings a human touch to a musical figure but does not aim to challenge traditional social norms. Without intentional representation of multiple aspects of diversity or the examination of broader societal norms, the film stays true to its archival purpose.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on Bill Wyman's musical career and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities.
The documentary highlights the male-dominated world of rock music from the 1960s to the 1990s. It does not feature strong roles for women or challenge male leadership.
The story centers around a mostly white, Anglo-Saxon musical tradition linked to the Rolling Stones. It does not show a wide range of races or consider multiple aspects of diversity.
The film looks back fondly on a Western cultural icon, celebrating traditions without questioning established institutions.
The film does not portray any characters with visible or invisible disabilities as key parts of the story.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Featuring never-before-seen home movies and photographs, musician Bill Wyman opens up his vast personal archives to share stories and memories of his three-decade stint as bassist of the Rolling Stones.

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