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Greater

Name: Greater
Director: David Hunt
Released: 2016
Duration: 130 min

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

2016

Director

David Hunt

Runtime

130 minutes

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Greater is a traditional biographical sports drama that emphasizes historical accuracy and traditional social structures. The story is centered on masculine achievement and the discipline of professional sports. While the film avoids actively stereotyping, it remains tied to traditional gender roles and authority structures. Female characters have limited influence, and there is no representation of non-traditional gender identities. The film's main contribution to progressive themes comes from its depiction of racial diversity through the West Indian cricket team, adding a layer of post-colonial complexity to an otherwise traditionalist biopic.

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Category Breakdown

Does Greater have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film strictly follows mid-20th-century social norms and does not include non-traditional gender identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Greater portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male-dominated sporting world where women mainly serve as wives or partners, supporting traditional gender roles and family structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Greater?

Fair

The film includes meaningful representation through the inclusion of the West Indian cricket team, which explores post-colonial dynamics and cultural exchange between different nations.

How does Greater represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights traditional values such as sportsmanship and discipline, aligning with conventional mid-century Western ideals about family and social order without challenging them.

Does Greater include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence of characters using visible or invisible disabilities as central narrative elements.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of the West Indian cricket team offers meaningful racial representation.
The narrative explores post-colonial dynamics and cultural exchange through international sports.
The film avoids the pitfalls of active stereotyping while maintaining historical authenticity.

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