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Xpress Yourself

Name: Xpress Yourself
Released: 2014

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Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2014

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New Showbiz Analysis

Xpress Yourself is a specialized athletic documentary that prioritizes professional skill and global travel over social exploration. It adheres to the conventional structures of sports media, focusing on high-performance masculinity and professional competition. Diversity in the film is largely due to the global nature of the sport rather than a central narrative pillar. While international settings provide cultural variety, the film does not actively seek to disrupt or deconstruct traditional social norms. The production remains a documentation of professional excellence, emphasizing the aesthetic of the surfing lifestyle without addressing broader social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Xpress Yourself have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses solely on the competitive professional surfing circuit and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.

How does Xpress Yourself portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers around a male-dominated sporting environment where the featured athletes are all men, reinforcing traditional masculine archetypes without giving women a significant role.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Xpress Yourself?

Fair

The film achieves moderate diversity through the international nature of the ASP World Tour, featuring athletes like Kolohe Andino and filming in Indonesia, which adds racial variety.

How does Xpress Yourself represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film operates as a secular travelogue highlighting the surfing lifestyle. It emphasizes global tourism without critiquing Western institutions or social norms.

Does Xpress Yourself include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on showcasing the athletic performances of able-bodied athletes and does not depict individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film showcases diverse geographic and cultural landscapes through its global settings in Indonesia and Fiji.
The international nature of the ASP World Tour ensures a level of racial diversity among the athletes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks female representation, focusing entirely on a male-dominated athlete roster.
There is no depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing diverse identities.
The documentary does not engage with social commentary or challenge traditional hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Shot on location in Australia, Hawaii, Indonesia and Fiji by Simon 'Shagga' Saffigna, Xpress Yourself tracks Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Kelly Slater, Jon Jon Florence, Jordy Smith, Kolohe Andino and Jack Freestone shredding their way through the 2013 ASP World Tour.

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