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Crafting a Nation

Crafting a Nation

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2013

Director

Thomas Kolicko

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Crafting a Nation is an industry-focused documentary that emphasizes economic contributions over personal identity narratives. The film follows a traditional entrepreneurial storyline, highlighting the economic benefits of the craft brewing industry. It serves as a detailed account of professional expertise and the mechanics of small business growth. However, it does not engage with the deconstruction of social hierarchies or sociopolitical commentary. Since the subject matter is centered on a niche economic sector, the film lacks significant representation of diverse social identities, focusing instead on the technical aspects of the craft beer industry.

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Category Breakdown

Does Crafting a Nation have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on the economics of the brewing industry and does not include any specific stories or critiques related to LGBTQ+ issues.

How does Crafting a Nation portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on economic recovery through traditional professional roles and does not explore gender-challenging roles or the breakdown of male-dominated leadership structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Crafting a Nation?

Fair

The film looks at the brewing industry from an economic perspective rather than through the lens of cultural diversity. It does not highlight the varied backgrounds of the brewers.

How does Crafting a Nation represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary emphasizes traditional Western economic principles and capitalism. It portrays entrepreneurship as a positive force for national stability.

Does Crafting a Nation include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address any stories or experiences of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a focused examination of the economic revitalization driven by the American craft brewing industry.
  • Documents professional expertise and the mechanics of small business growth clearly.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not engage with the diverse backgrounds or multi-layered identities of its subjects.
  • Does not incorporate narratives that go beyond traditional Western economic frameworks.
  • Does not provide specific representation or character arcs for LGBTQ+ or disabled individuals.

Official Synopsis

Crafting A Nation is a feature length documentary and new media project about how the American craft brewers are rebuilding the economy one craft beer at a time.

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