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Captain Webb

Name: Captain Webb
Director: Justin Hardy
Released: 2015
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2015

Not Rated

Director

Justin Hardy

Runtime

87 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Captain Webb is a conventional historical documentary that emphasizes individual achievement and historical preservation. The film adheres strictly to the social hierarchies and cultural norms of the late 19th century. Given that the subject matter is a specific historical event from 1875, the narrative is inherently limited by the era's homogeneous demographics. The film centers on a singular, traditional masculine archetype of endurance without deconstructing social identities. Overall, the work serves as a biographical study of physical endurance. It does not intentionally disrupt conventional social expectations or identity-based narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Captain Webb have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a historical figure from the Victorian era and does not include any non-straight relationships or critiques of traditional social structures.

How does Captain Webb portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male character who plays a significant role in driving the plot through his physical strength. It does not offer diverse gender perspectives or challenge traditional masculine hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Captain Webb?

Limited

Set in 19th-century Britain, the film reflects the homogeneous demographic of the time. There is no indication of a diverse cast.

How does Captain Webb represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film highlights individualist determination and historical resilience. It operates within a traditional biographical framework without promoting anti-Western or anti-capitalist narratives.

Does Captain Webb include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence to suggest that the film includes characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused biographical study of a significant historical feat of human endurance.

Limited or Absent

Lacks diverse gender perspectives or challenges to traditional masculine hierarchies.
Reflects a homogeneous demographic without exploring broader racial or ethnic diversity.
Does not include narratives that critique or represent non-straight relationships.

Official Synopsis

The story of Captain Matthew Webb, the first-ever person to successfully swim the English Channel in 1875 equipped only with his moustache, doses of Brandy and a wire wool swimsuit.

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