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Bobby

Name: Bobby
Director: Ron Scalpello
Released: 2016
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2016

Director

Ron Scalpello

Runtime

97 minutes

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Bobby Moore's life is portrayed as a deeply personal biographical portrait that goes beyond mere sporting achievements. By centering the wives' perspectives, the film humanizes a public icon and adds emotional depth. The inclusion of global icons like Pelé broadens the scope, preventing the documentary from being solely nationalistic. However, the film remains limited by its historical context and traditional biographical structure. It stays focused on a single male hero's journey without actively challenging broader social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bobby have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on Bobby Moore's straight-centered life, centered around his two wives. There is no representation or critique of LGBTQ+ issues.

How does Bobby portray gender?

Fair

Women share personal testimonies as Moore's wives, providing significant roles in the story. However, the film remains anchored to a central male figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bobby?

Fair

The inclusion of global figures like Pelé adds international depth, framing Moore's legacy through a more diverse, global footballing lens.

How does Bobby represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques institutions that shunned Moore but remains a tribute to traditional British sporting heritage. It disrupts celebratory clichés while honoring Moore’s place in history.

Does Bobby include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters or subjects navigating visible or invisible disabilities within the film's narrative.

Present on Screen

The wives' perspectives provide significant emotional depth and personal testimonies.
Incorporating global icons like Pelé offers a diverse, international perspective.
The narrative critiques institutional failures rather than just celebrating triumphs.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that question straight relationships.
The biographical structure remains heavily centered on a single male figure.
There is no visible or invisible disability representation within the subject matter.

Official Synopsis

A film which marks the 50th anniversary of England's victory in the 1966 World Cup, and uncovers the truth behind the man who led them to it... Bo66y is a powerful, dramatic and deeply personal portrait of a genuine footballing icon. Moore fought many battles besides those witnessed by millions on the football field. Behind the glory lies the story of a man who faced highs and lows with the same strength and bravery. But he died young, cruelly shunned by the game and by the very people who owed him so much. The story is told by his two wives, his friends and fans, including Pele, Sir Geoff Hurst Harry Redknapp, Ray Davies, Ray Winstone and Russell Brand, and more than 30 others, whose words are mixed with as yet unseen archive footage.

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