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Stronger Than The World

Name: Stronger Than The World
Director: Afonso Poyart
Released: 2016
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Limited

2016

Director

Afonso Poyart

Runtime

107 minutes

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Stronger Than The World is a conventional sports biopic that stands out by centering a Brazilian athlete's rise to the top of the UFC. This shifts the focus away from the usual Anglo-centric narratives. However, the film remains confined to traditional storytelling clichés, emphasizing masculine physical struggle and meritocracy. It does not delve into the complexities of intersecting identities or challenge established social hierarchies. Overall, while the film introduces a fresh perspective through its non-Western protagonist, it adheres to a narrow lens of individual success without addressing broader systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Stronger Than The World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives, sticking closely to a traditional biography format.

How does Stronger Than The World portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on masculine figures and physical dominance, reinforcing traditional views of male resilience.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Stronger Than The World?

Good

By focusing on a Brazilian protagonist of color, the film offers a non-Western perspective that challenges typical sports biopics.

How does Stronger Than The World represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story highlights individual success and perseverance, avoiding critique of systemic power structures or institutions.

Does Stronger Than The World include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film presents a non-Western perspective on global athletic achievement through a Brazilian protagonist.
It offers a detailed look at upward mobility within a specific socio-economic context in Brazil.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional masculine archetypes and does not challenge gender hierarchies.
It follows a standard meritocratic framework without examining systemic power structures.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or those with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The Story of longtime UFC Featherweight champion and the struggles facing him on the road to the top.

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