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The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge

Representation Score

4.8/10

Fair

1995

Director

David Mallet

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This concert film prioritizes preserving a musical legacy and high-budget spectacle over social commentary. It upholds established cultural norms rather than challenging them. Power in the film is centered around male leads, while female performers are treated mainly as visual elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. It does not focus on queer identities or non-traditional gender roles.

How does The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a male-dominated rock hierarchy. Female performers appear as part of the visual spectacle but are not given independent roles or ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge?

Fair

The film features a diverse group of backing musicians providing a multi-ethnic stage presence. However, the main band remains homogeneous without addressing racial hierarchies.

How does The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge represent religion and culture?

Limited

The production highlights the commercial success of a Western musical institution. It emphasizes the prestige of the established rock canon without engaging in cultural critique.

Does The Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include performers with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus is solely on the high-energy, able-bodied performances needed for stadium rock.

Present on Screen

  • The film includes a diverse group of backing musicians, adding visual diversity to the stage.

Limited or Absent

  • The film reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by treating female performers primarily as visual elements.
  • There is no representation of individuals with disabilities.
  • The film lacks engagement with queer identities or non-traditional gender roles.

Official Synopsis

Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge DVD contains 17 tracks which are Not fade away, Tumbling Dice, You got me rocking, Satisfaction, Angie, Sweet Virginia, Its all over now, Stop breaking down, Who do you love, Miss you, Honky Tonk Woman, The Worst, Sympathy for the devil, Start me up, Its only rock n roll, Brown Sugar, Jumpin Jack Flash.

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