
Rockstar: DUKI from the End of the World
2025

Representation Score
Fair
2020
TV-MADirector
Florent Bodin
Runtime
96 minutes
Average Rating
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GIMS: On the Record succeeds by placing a person of color at the center of a global cultural narrative. The film highlights the significant influence of a non-white artist within major Western institutions like the Stade de France. However, the documentary lacks breadth in its social representation. It does not provide visible narratives concerning LGBTQ+ identities or disability, focusing instead on a singular professional trajectory. The film's impact is primarily cultural and racial, offering a significant departure from homogeneous documentary subjects while remaining narrow in its social scope.
Category Breakdown
The documentary focuses on Gims's personal and professional journey without featuring explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge assumptions about straight relationships.
The film emphasizes the perspective of a male superstar and his professional network. It is unclear whether the work challenges or reinforces traditional masculine roles in rap.
By highlighting a prominent figure of African descent, the film breaks away from Eurocentric documentary norms. It showcases the ability to act and cultural impact of non-Anglo-Saxon artists.
The narrative delves into modern stardom and multicultural expression. It provides a window into a non-traditional path to success within the global music industry.
There is no visible indication of the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Go backstage with beloved rap superstar Gims in the year leading up to his major 2019 Stade de France performance in this up-close documentary.

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