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Fisherman's Friends: One and All

Name: Fisherman's Friends: One and All
Director: Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard
Released: 2022
Duration: 112 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2022

PG-13

Director

Nick Moorcroft, Meg Leonard

Runtime

112 minutes

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Fisherman's Friends: One and All prioritizes regional authenticity and the preservation of traditional working-class life. While it offers a grounded look at socioeconomic pressures, the film operates within a very narrow social framework. It relies heavily on conventional social structures, focusing on male-centric vocational solidarity and a homogeneous cultural lens reflecting a specific, localized demographic without broader exploration of different aspects of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fisherman's Friends: One and All have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film highlights male friendships and traditional bonds but does not include characters with non-binary gender identities or stories that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Fisherman's Friends: One and All portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-dominated vocal ensemble and industry. Women play supporting roles but do not disrupt the established male leadership structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fisherman's Friends: One and All?

Limited

The casting reflects a predominantly white, Anglo-Saxon demographic typical of a Cornish fishing village. The narrative lacks diverse ethnic perspectives or intentional color-blind casting.

How does Fisherman's Friends: One and All represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores socioeconomic struggles and the tension between traditional industries and economic forces. It emphasizes community cohesion and the preservation of local traditions.

Does Fisherman's Friends: One and All include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced look at the socioeconomic pressures facing small-scale traditional industries.
Offers a sense of regional authenticity through its focus on Cornish community life.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse ethnic perspectives or non-white casting.
Relies on traditional gender roles and male-dominated social structures.
Does not explore queer identities or non-cisgender gender expressions.

Official Synopsis

Following the unexpected success of the band’s debut album “No Hopers, Jokers and Rogues”, we re-join them almost a year later, struggling with the pressures, pitfalls and temptations of their newfound fame, second album syndrome, and performing on the pyramid stage at Glastonbury.

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