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24/7: Kelly Slater
Representation Score
1.1/10
Minimal
2019
TV-14Director
Aaron Cohen
Runtime
54 minutes
Average Rating
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This documentary functions as a specialized character study of a singular athlete. It prioritizes the technical mastery and psychological discipline of big wave surfing over broader social commentary. The film operates within a traditionalist framework, celebrating the individualist pursuit of excellence. Because it focuses on a niche professional ecosystem, it lacks the intentionality to explore diverse identities or disrupt social hierarchies. Ultimately, the narrative is exclusionary by design, favoring the biographical details of a professional icon over a diverse exploration of culture or identity.
Category Breakdown
Does 24/7: Kelly Slater have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses solely on Kelly Slater's professional surfing career and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing queer themes.
How does 24/7: Kelly Slater portray gender?
The narrative centers on male-centric professional surfing and masculine archetypes such as risk-taking. There is a notable lack of women's ability to drive the story in the main storyline.
How racially and ethnically diverse is 24/7: Kelly Slater?
Set in multicultural locations like Hawaii, the film focuses on the professional WSL circuit. It does not use race or ethnicity as a central theme.
How does 24/7: Kelly Slater represent religion and culture?
The documentary celebrates Western values of meritocracy and athletic excellence. It reinforces the established hierarchies within the professional sporting structure.
Does 24/7: Kelly Slater include disability representation?
The story centers on the peak physical capabilities of an elite athlete. There is no representation of disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness.
Present on Screen
- Provides a deep, focused look at the technical mastery and physical endurance required for elite surfing.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of female athletes or diverse gender identities within the professional surfing narrative.
- Does not engage with broader social and cultural perspectives.
- Fails to include characters with disabilities or neurodivergent experiences.
Official Synopsis
He is the most famous and prolific surfer of all time and an 11-time world champion. This installment in the "24/7" franchise follows big wave legend Kelly Slater in the weeks leading up to the Billabong Pipe Masters in Oahu, Hawaii--the last leg in the World Surf League's (WSL) Championship Tour--while he reflects on his storied career in the WSL and looks at the path ahead.
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