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All Things Must Pass

All Things Must Pass

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2015

NR

Director

Colin Hanks

Runtime

94 minutes

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All Things Must Pass is a business-focused documentary that traces the history of Tower Records. The narrative structure follows the rise and fall of the company, emphasizing market forces and the lifecycle of a global corporation. Because the subject matter is centered around a specific American retail entity, the film lacks depth in exploring diverse identities. Instead, it serves as a historical account of a commercial era, without delving into social hierarchies or identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does All Things Must Pass have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the history of Tower Records and its founder, Russ Solomon. It does not include any stories or critiques related to LGBTQ+ issues or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight. The narrative centers on the company’s growth and eventual bankruptcy.

How does All Things Must Pass portray gender?

Limited

The documentary highlights the story of the male founder and his role in the company’s success and decline. It does not provide any insights into the roles or experiences of women in the business.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All Things Must Pass?

Limited

Although the company operated globally across five continents, the film primarily focuses on the Western perspective of the company’s history. It does not include any perspectives from non-Anglo-Saxon cultures.

How does All Things Must Pass represent religion and culture?

Fair

The documentary explores the transition from physical to digital media through a capitalist lens. It presents a history of American commerce but does not offer a post-colonial critique.

Does All Things Must Pass include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

  • Offers a detailed historical perspective on the evolution of media consumption and global retail cycles.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of diverse identities, focusing almost entirely on a single male-led corporate narrative.
  • Does not include non-Western perspectives despite the company's global operations.

Official Synopsis

The explosive trajectory and tragic demise of iconic music retailer Tower Records, and the legacy of its rebellious founder Russ Solomon. Two hundred stores in thirty countries on five continents. In 1999 it made $1 billion. In 2006 it filed for bankruptcy. What went wrong?

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