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The Tragically Hip - Long Time Running

The Tragically Hip - Long Time Running

Representation Score

6.0/10

Good

2017

Director

Jennifer Baichwal, Nicholas de Pencier

Runtime

97 minutes

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The documentary emphasizes human vulnerability over explicit identity politics. While it does not actively represent race or sexual orientation, it excels in its nuanced, empathetic handling of disability. By focusing on Gord Downie’s terminal illness, the film moves beyond surface-level storytelling. It uses a personal health struggle to explore broader themes of mortality and cultural memory. Ultimately, the film challenges the typical celebrity narrative. It replaces the myth of the invincible performer with a complex, humanistic exploration of a changing body and a fading era.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tragically Hip - Long Time Running have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a rock band's farewell tour without emphasizing LGBTQ narratives. It avoids derogatory stereotypes and does not include explicit representations of LGBTQ individuals.

How does The Tragically Hip - Long Time Running portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male-dominated touring environment and professional camaraderie. However, it steers clear of traditional masculine clichés by highlighting vulnerability and the emotional impact of terminal illness.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tragically Hip - Long Time Running?

Fair

The film showcases the diverse audience at a large concert. Although the main musicians are a homogeneous group, the film captures a wide range of people in the crowd.

How does The Tragically Hip - Long Time Running represent religion and culture?

Fair

The documentary explores Canadian identity through the lens of music. It breaks down the myth of the invincible rock star, focusing instead on human mortality and community bonds.

Does The Tragically Hip - Long Time Running include disability representation?

Excellent

The film provides a sophisticated portrayal of neurodegenerative disease. It highlights Gord Downie's role while avoiding the romanticization of his illness, presenting his physical decline with dignity and honesty.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a profound, dignified portrayal of neurodegenerative disease without resorting to inspirational clichés.
  • Challenges the invincible rock star myth through a raw, humanizing lens of mortality.
  • Captures a broad spectrum of the public, reflecting the diverse reality of a major cultural event.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks proactive representation or character arcs that intersect multiple aspects of identity.
  • Focuses heavily on a male-dominated environment, offering limited gender diversity among the central figures.
  • Does not explicitly address or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

Official Synopsis

A documentary chronicling The Tragically Hip during the emotional lead up through to the epic last show of the iconic Canadian band's now legendary 2016 tour.

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