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Faces of November

Name: Faces of November
Director: Robert Drew
Released: 1964
Duration: 12 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1964

Not Rated

Director

Robert Drew

Runtime

12 minutes

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Faces of November serves as a historical artifact of a specific national moment. As a work of Direct Cinema, it captures the reality of 1963 rather than attempting to construct a diverse narrative. The film's composition is dictated by the official proceedings of a state funeral. Because the subject matter is centered on the Kennedy administration and institutionalized grief, the representation is limited by the social constraints of the era. The film documents the status quo of the early 1960s, reflecting the political and social hierarchies of the time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Faces of November have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on the official mourning of a political figure. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives present in this historical record.

How does Faces of November portray gender?

Limited

Representation of women is incidental to the ceremonial aspects of the funeral. The film reflects the gendered social roles of the early 1960s without challenging them.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Faces of November?

Fair

The footage captures a demographic snapshot of the 1963 Civil Rights era. However, the focus on the Kennedy administration reflects the racial hierarchies of that period.

How does Faces of November represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary captures a moment of intense traditionalism and state ritual. It preserves Western institutional mourning rather than engaging in cultural critique.

Does Faces of November include disability representation?

Minimal

Disability is not a visible or thematic element within this observational documentary. No specific representation is noted.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic, unmediated window into the social dynamics and public atmosphere of 1963.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentional representation of underrepresented groups or multi-layered approaches.
Reflects the systemic racial and gender hierarchies of the era without challenging them.

Official Synopsis

Robert Drew shows the sights and sounds from the funeral of President John F. Kennedy in November, 1963. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2002.

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