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Raid on Entebbe

Name: Raid on Entebbe
Director: Irvin Kershner
Released: 1976
Duration: 145 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

1976

Not Rated

Director

Irvin Kershner

Runtime

145 minutes

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Raid on Entebbe is a historical reconstruction that prioritizes military proceduralism and geopolitical tension over the exploration of social identities. The film's structure relies on established hierarchies of state power and gendered leadership to drive the drama. While the international nature of the hijacking provides a multi-ethnic cast, the story's perspective is firmly anchored in the Israeli state's experience. This focus limits the depth of non-Western characters and prevents the film from challenging systemic power dynamics. Ultimately, the work functions as a classic example of mid-century dramatic realism. It emphasizes institutional competence and clear moral distinctions rather than the deconstruction of traditional social or cultural structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Raid on Entebbe have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The social landscape focuses entirely on the hijacking crisis.

How does Raid on Entebbe portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on male-dominated military and intelligence spheres. Women appear as hostages but are passive figures rather than active agents of change.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Raid on Entebbe?

Fair

A diverse cast portrays Palestinian militants, Ugandan officials, and multi-ethnic passengers. However, the narrative ability to act is concentrated almost exclusively within the Israeli military apparatus.

How does Raid on Entebbe represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film operates within a clear moral binary regarding state legitimacy. It reinforces traditional frameworks of national security without engaging in postmodern moral relativism.

Does Raid on Entebbe include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible focus on visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence and chronic illness are absent from the central plot and character arcs.

Present on Screen

The film features a diverse cast portraying various international groups, including Palestinian militants and Ugandan officials.
The multi-ethnic passenger manifest provides a broad spectrum of ethnic identities within the hostage crisis.

Limited or Absent

Female characters primarily serve as passive hostages rather than active participants.
The narrative perspective is heavily skewed toward the Israeli military, limiting the depth of non-Western character development.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or engagement with non-cisgender identities.

Official Synopsis

Based on a true operation by Israeli commandos. An Air France flight is hijacked by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine. The airplane landed in Uganda. The terrorists released some passengers, keeping 94 Jews and 12 air crew hostage. The Israeli government would not negotiate. A rescue plan was devised, and less than 100 commandos were flown across Africa to rescue the passengers in surprisingly successful operation.

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