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Yesterday when I was Young

Name: Yesterday when I was Young
Director: Mario Cortesi
Released: 1976
Duration: 31 min

Representation Score

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1976

Director

Mario Cortesi

Runtime

31 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mario Cortesi’s documentary is a sensationalist look at the perceived dangers of motorcycle culture. Since the film centers on the risks associated with motorcycles, it lacks the narrative structure needed to explore complex identity issues or social structures. The work does not seem to intentionally engage with the overlapping aspects of identity or challenge traditional hierarchies. Instead, it prioritizes the sociological implications of a specific subculture's risks. As a result, the film lacks verifiable representation across most social categories, focusing primarily on a singular study of social danger rather than identity frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Yesterday when I was Young have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or identities that are not straight or cisgender. The focus is solely on the social and safety aspects of motorcycling.

How does Yesterday when I was Young portray gender?

Minimal

The documentary does not address any challenges to traditional gender roles or hierarchies. There is no framework to evaluate the roles of women or men.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Yesterday when I was Young?

Minimal

The film focuses on motorcycle subculture without providing any information about racial or ethnic diversity. There is no meaningful representation of different races or ethnicities.

How does Yesterday when I was Young represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film does not engage with religious skepticism or critiques of Western institutions. It presents a sensationalist view of public safety rather than a deeper thematic exploration.

Does Yesterday when I was Young include disability representation?

Minimal

While the documentary touches on physical trauma, there is no evidence that it portrays disabilities with ability to act or as central to the story.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused, singular examination of a specific social phenomenon and subculture.

Limited or Absent

The documentary lacks exploration of diverse identity frameworks or multi-layered social structures.
There is no evidence of representation regarding gender, race, or LGBTQ+ identities.

Official Synopsis

Sensationalist documentary about the supposed dangers of motorcyle driving.

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