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Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

Name: Harvard Beats Yale 29-29
Director: Kevin Rafferty
Released: 2008
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2008

Director

Kevin Rafferty

Runtime

105 minutes

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Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 serves as a historical retrospective of a specific sporting event. It uses the 1968 football game to explore the sociopolitical friction of the late 1960s. The film’s low diversity score stems from its focus on a historically homogeneous environment—namely, Ivy League football—which inherently limits demographic diversity. Although the documentary does not feature modern characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, it offers value by examining the tension between established Western institutions and the social movements of the time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses solely on the historical context of 1968 collegiate athletics.

How does Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male athletes and the masculine hierarchies typical of 1968 football. While it touches on the era's turmoil, the main roles are played by male participants.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Harvard Beats Yale 29-29?

Fair

The documentary reflects the predominantly white student body of Ivy League institutions in 1968. Whether players address the systemic racial tensions of that decade determines the level of representation.

How does Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film sets a traditional sporting event within a broader social context. It uses the 1960s to challenge purely celebratory views of collegiate tradition.

Does Harvard Beats Yale 29-29 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the depiction of physical disabilities or neurodivergence. The documentary does not seem to address these specific identities.

Present on Screen

Uses a specific sporting event to explore broader sociopolitical turbulence and historical change.
Combines game footage with personal reflections to provide depth beyond simple sports reporting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Focuses heavily on male-centric hierarchies, limiting gender diversity and ability to act.
Does not provide evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Filmmaker and author Kevin Rafferty takes viewers back to 1968 to witness a legendary college football game and meet the people involved, interweaving game footage with players' reflections. The names may be familiar, but their views on the game's place in the turbulent history of the 1960s college scene add an unexpected dimension.

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