
Burn the Ships
2017

Representation Score
Fair
2016
TV-YDirector
Carrie Schrader, Charlene Fisk
Runtime
85 minutes
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The documentary is a powerful study of how thirteen amateur female golfers challenged patriarchal structures to form the LPGA. It excels in portraying female leadership and competence. However, the film is limited by its 1950s setting. The historical context of professional golf in the 1950s results in a lack of racial diversity and visible LGBTQ+ representation, which affects the overall depth of diversity. Ultimately, the film serves as a significant exploration of gender-based leadership and the dismantling of traditional power dynamics within the sports world.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or storylines within its main historical setting. The 1950s focus on sports does not provide examples of non-straight relationships.
This documentary focuses entirely on female leadership and intellect. It highlights thirteen women breaking down barriers in a male-dominated industry, emphasizing their role in driving the story forward.
The film's narrative reflects the limited racial diversity typical of 1950s professional sports. The historical context of the LPGA's founding restricts the presence of diverse racial perspectives.
The film challenges traditional Western institutions by presenting established sporting authorities as obstacles. It empowers amateur golfers by highlighting the disruption of traditional professional hierarchies.
There is no specific evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this historical overview.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The remarkable story of how 13 amateur female golfers fought to form the LPGA in 1950. With the odds stacked against them, they made history.

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