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Brexit Means Brexit: The Unofficial Version

Name: Brexit Means Brexit: The Unofficial Version
Director: Patrick Forbes
Released: 2017
Duration: 59 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2017

TV-PG

Director

Patrick Forbes

Runtime

59 minutes

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This documentary serves as a traditional observational study of institutional conflict. It prioritizes the mechanics of governance and the ambitions of established political figures over identity-based storytelling. Operating within existing systemic frameworks of political reporting, the film lacks the intentionality needed to drive progressive narratives. The focus remains on the high-stakes battle to govern Britain following the referendum. Ultimately, the work captures a specific era of political leadership, which inherently limits the breadth of diverse representation on screen.

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Category Breakdown

Does Brexit Means Brexit: The Unofficial Version have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on constitutional crises and parliamentary friction. The representation of LGBTQ+ figures seems secondary to the political themes.

How does Brexit Means Brexit: The Unofficial Version portray gender?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes traditional hierarchies within the Prime Minister's office and parliamentary leadership. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or masculine authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Brexit Means Brexit: The Unofficial Version?

Limited

The documentary reflects the demographics of the current UK political class. There is no indication of intentional efforts to explore racial diversity among the cast.

How does Brexit Means Brexit: The Unofficial Version represent religion and culture?

Limited

The study focuses on nationalism and the restructuring of a Western state. It prioritizes the internal conflicts of national identity over the examination of Western institutions.

Does Brexit Means Brexit: The Unofficial Version include disability representation?

Minimal

The film lacks a focus on neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health as central narrative elements.

Present on Screen

Offers real-time, high-stakes access to the mechanics of UK government and parliamentary friction.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from more intentionality in driving progressive identity-based narratives or challenging traditional power structures.
Reflects the demographic homogeneity of the existing political class during the Brexit era.

Official Synopsis

Award-winning director Patrick Forbes goes beyond the headlines to film the bitter battle to govern Britain after 2016’s referendum vote. Filmed over one extraordinary year, it’s a story of low politics, high ambition and bitter personal animosities – at stake the biggest decision the UK has taken for decades. Can the prime minister tame the judges, the opposition and finally the public to deliver Brexit? One thing everyone involved agrees on, get this wrong and, ‘we will see another even bigger seismic change in this country’s politics’.

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