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Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn

Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2019

Director

Tanawat Aiemjinda

Runtime

103 minutes

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Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn is a focused biographical drama that celebrates individual merit and professional excellence. It succeeds in providing actively leading representation for a Southeast Asian woman within a global sporting arena. However, the film prioritizes a traditional 'prodigy-to-professional' arc. This structure emphasizes personal perseverance and achievement over the critique of institutional power dynamics or broader multi-layered identity politics. Ultimately, the film serves as a celebration of a specific historical figure's ascent rather than a tool for subverting systemic social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn portray gender?

Fair

By focusing on a female athlete in the LPGA, the film challenges traditional gendered expectations of capability. It highlights Jutanugarn’s intelligence and physical skills in a traditionally male-dominated field.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn?

Good

This Thai biopic provides significant representation of Southeast Asian identity and ability to act. It challenges Eurocentricity in professional golf by centering a non-Western athlete achieving global prominence.

How does Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story follows traditional biographical storytelling centered on discipline and merit. While celebrating non-Western success, it adheres to conventional values of professional achievement rather than social deconstruction.

Does Tee Shot: Ariya Jutanugarn include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Celebrates a Southeast Asian woman's achievements in a global professional arena.
  • Challenges Eurocentricity in professional golf by centering a non-Western athlete.
  • Highlights female intellect and physical dominance in sports.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not engage with multi-layered identity politics or diverse character archetypes.
  • Does not address or critique systemic social structures or institutional power dynamics.
  • Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.

Official Synopsis

This biopic follows pro golfer Ariya Jutanugarn's journey to the LPGA tour, from child prodigy to her number-one ranking in the world.

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