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Le Ride

Name: Le Ride
Director: Phil Keoghan
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Phil Keoghan

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Le Ride is a traditional historical documentary that prioritizes preserving sporting history. It centers on the determination of an underdog team from New Zealand and Australia during the 1928 Tour de France. The narrative structure relies on conventional themes of endurance and tenacity. While it offers a compelling look at historical athletic achievement, it does not aim to deconstruct social or systemic hierarchies. Ultimately, the film operates within a standard historical framework. It lacks the intentionality needed to provide progressive or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing instead on the meritocracy of sport.

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Category Breakdown

Does Le Ride have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a 1928 sporting event. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Le Ride portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male-dominated era and a male-led expedition. It follows traditional portrayals of masculine endurance and physical struggle.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Le Ride?

Fair

The documentary highlights a New Zealand and Australian team competing against a European establishment. However, the subjects reflect the demographic homogeneity of the 1928 era.

How does Le Ride represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes traditional values like perseverance and teamwork. It leans into the romanticism of historical struggle rather than critiquing Western institutions.

Does Le Ride include disability representation?

Minimal

The content focuses on able-bodied athletic performance. There is no mention of participants dealing with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Celebrates the historical achievements and resilience of an underdog team.
Provides a focused look at the physical endurance required in early professional cycling.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentionality regarding multi-layered or progressive representation.
Reflects the demographic homogeneity and traditional gender roles of the 1928 era.

Official Synopsis

In 1928 an under-resourced and untested team from New Zealand and Australia competed in what is considered to be the toughest sporting event in the world. Many considered the entry of these courageous underdogs, racing as a team of 4 against teams of 10, a joke. One French journalist called their attempt nothing short of murder. 168 riders started the more than 3,500-mile race, only 41 finished. Surprisingly this remarkable story about the achievements of these brave athletes has never been told on film, until now. Phil Keoghan - television personality, adventurer and cycling enthusiast, retraces the 1928 Tour de France route, bringing history to life. Following the original course and schedule, riding a vintage bike, Phil and his team will average 150 miles a day for 22 stages.

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