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Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time

Name: Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time
Director: Ted Bourne, Banks Tarver, Mary Robertson
Released: 2017
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2017

TV-14

Director

Ted Bourne, Banks Tarver, Mary Robertson

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Trumped serves as a journalistic record of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. As a non-fiction account, it naturally reflects the power structures and demographic imbalances of that time period. The documentary prioritizes historical documentation over progressive storytelling. It focuses on the systemic mechanics of a major political upset rather than deconstructing social hierarchies. Therefore, the film lacks intentional characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, functioning more as a record of established political institutions than a critique of them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on the mechanics of a mainstream political campaign and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.

How does Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time portray gender?

Limited

Female staffers and journalists are present, but the central decision-making roles are primarily held by men, reflecting traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time?

Fair

The film captures a diverse electorate but the central figures tend to be Anglo-Saxon, prioritizing historical accuracy over diverse casting.

How does Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative maintains a journalistic distance from ideological frameworks like anti-capitalism or secularism, focusing on the American electoral system.

Does Trumped: Inside the Greatest Political Upset of All Time include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no focus on neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health issues. Disability is not used as a narrative device.

Present on Screen

Provides an authentic, archival look at the 2016 political landscape.
Maintains a journalistic distance from ideological or moralizing frameworks.
Accurately captures the diverse makeup of the American voting public.

Limited or Absent

Lacks engagement with characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or progressive storytelling.
Reflects traditional gender hierarchies with male-dominated decision-making roles.
Central narrative figures lean heavily toward Anglo-Saxon demographics.

Official Synopsis

In a behind-the-scenes look at the biggest political upset in recent history, Mark Halperin, John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon offer unprecedented access and never-before-seen footage of candidate Trump, from the primaries through the debates to the dawning realization that the controversial businessman will become the 45th President of the United States.

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