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The Shouting Men
Representation Score
3.9/10
Limited
2010
Director
Steve M Kelly
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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The film operates as a localized comedy centered on a specific regional subculture. It relies heavily on established social norms and demographic homogeneity, limiting the scope for diverse representation. While the inclusion of a character with a disability provides a point of entry for different perspectives, the narrative remains largely traditional. The focus stays on male-dominated peer dynamics and conventional social structures. Ultimately, the work prioritizes a culturally specific, homogeneous experience over a diverse or subversive one.
Category Breakdown
Does The Shouting Men have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film centers on male camaraderie within the context of traditional football culture. It adheres to conventional social structures without including any queer narratives.
How does The Shouting Men portray gender?
The narrative focuses on male-dominated spaces, reinforcing traditional masculine hierarchies. ability to act is concentrated among male characters, emphasizing their roles in driving the story.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Shouting Men?
The setting reflects a homogeneous demographic rooted in English football culture. There is little evidence of blending different ethnic backgrounds.
How does The Shouting Men represent religion and culture?
The story explores personal social disruptions without engaging with broader institutional critiques. It lacks engagement with systemic ideological issues.
Does The Shouting Men include disability representation?
Terry, a man in a wheelchair, initiates the central plot. However, his role may primarily serve as a transactional plot device.
Present on Screen
- Includes a character with a disability who initiates the central conflict.
- Provides a deeply localized and culturally specific look at English football fandom.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or queer narratives.
- The heavy focus on male-dominated spaces limits gender diversity and ability to act.
- The demographic appears homogeneous, lacking significant racial or ethnic diversity.
Official Synopsis
Lowly Gillingham Football Club are drawn against Premiership giants Newcastle United in the quarter finals of the FA Cup. A small group of 'Gills' fans decide to make the most of their 'game of a lifetime' by turning the journey north into a weekend away. On the eve of departure one of the group receives a visit from Terry, a man with no legs in a wheelchair, claiming he can get them a free minibus and free diesel. In return, all they have to do is take him with them!
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