
Speed
1984

Representation Score
Minimal
1956
PassedDirector
Konstantin Kalser
Runtime
9 minutes
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Crashing the Water Barrier is a mid-century documentary that highlights technical achievements and speed records. It primarily documents Donald Campbell's pursuit of speed records on Lake Meade, emphasizing Western-centric values and mechanical mastery. The film's structure reflects the traditional hierarchies of its time, focusing on individualist progress and patriotism. It lacks multi-layered narratives and diverse social perspectives, instead celebrating engineering prowess and technological advancements.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses exclusively on technical speed records and physical feats. It lacks any engagement with non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or diverse sexual orientations.
The film focuses on male achievements and engineering skills, reinforcing traditional masculine roles and offering no significant female perspectives or ability to act.
The documentary features a homogeneous cast centered around the British Campbell family, lacking any racial diversity or ethnic perspectives.
The film celebrates mid-century Western technological achievements and individual success, reinforcing traditional cultural values of legacy and mechanical excellence.
The documentary focuses solely on the physical aspects of racing and speed records, without addressing any neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
The story of Donald Campbell, son of the late Sir Malcolm Campbell, British champion auto-racer, and his efforts to survive driving a jet-powered boat at record speeds on Lake Meade, Nevada. After a number of failures at breaking the water-speed record of 216 mph, Campbell and his boat, the 'Bluebird', set a new record by, at times, breaking 250 mph.

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