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The King
Representation Score
6.6/10
Good
2018
RDirector
Eugene Jarecki
Runtime
107 minutes
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The film serves as a cinematic deconstruction of the American mythos, using a musical road trip to examine systemic geopolitical decay. It prioritizes a critique of institutional stability over individualistic hero narratives. The film's strength lies in its globalized perspective, effectively incorporating voices from the Global South to provide a counter-narrative to traditional American stories. However, its macro-sociological focus results in limited representation of specific identity groups. It tends to view individuals through the lens of geopolitical victimhood rather than personal ability to act or diverse identity-based experiences.
Category Breakdown
Does The King have LGBTQ+ representation?
The documentary focuses on macro-level geopolitical and economic structures. It does not specifically address non-cisgender identities or LGBTQ+ issues among the interview subjects.
How does The King portray gender?
The film primarily examines male-dominated power structures in the context of the arms trade and political shifts. It does not significantly center women's roles in geopolitical conflicts.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The King?
The film includes voices from the Global South, highlighting the ability to act and suffering of non-Western populations. It challenges Western-centric historical narratives.
How does The King represent religion and culture?
The documentary critiques traditional Western institutions and capitalism, framing state authority and patriotism through the lens of systemic complicity in global violence.
Does The King include disability representation?
The film documents physical consequences of conflict, such as trauma and impairments. These are presented as systemic outcomes rather than individual experiences of disability.
Present on Screen
- Provides a sophisticated, globalized perspective that moves beyond Anglo-centric viewpoints.
- Effectively highlights the ability to act of non-Western populations through a post-colonial lens.
- Offers a profound critique of the military-industrial complex and Western institutional authority.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks significant focus on women's roles or subverting gendered leadership hierarchies.
- Does not address LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender specificities.
- Treats disability and physical trauma as systemic outcomes rather than exploring individual ability to act.
Official Synopsis
A cultural portrait of the American dream at a critical time in the nation’s history. Set against the 2016 American election, The King takes a musical road trip across the country in Elvis Presley's 1963 Rolls Royce.
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