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NWA Starrcade 1985

Name: NWA Starrcade 1985
Director: Jim Crockett Jr.
Released: 1985
Duration: 173 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

1985

TV-MA

Director

Jim Crockett Jr.

Runtime

173 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

NWA Starrcade 1985 is a product of the mid-1980s wrestling territory era, prioritizing traditional hero and villain archetypes. The production adheres to the rigid social and cultural norms of its time, focusing on physical dominance and established moral binaries. While the event includes racial diversity through prominent Black athletes like Dusty Rhodes, it lacks deeper exploration of multiple aspects of identity. The storytelling is built around a simple good versus evil theme, offering little disruption to conventional social structures. Ultimately, the broadcast functions as a spectacle of competition that reinforces traditional hierarchies of gender and masculinity, providing almost no representation for LGBTQ+ identities or individuals with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does NWA Starrcade 1985 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The broadcast focuses exclusively on masculine-coded combat and athletic competition. There is no presence of LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities.

How does NWA Starrcade 1985 portray gender?

Minimal

The story mainly revolves around male physicality and dominance. Women are not present in key roles either in the ring or in the main storyline, reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is NWA Starrcade 1985?

Fair

The roster includes significant figures of color, such as the protagonist Dusty Rhodes. While there is racial integration among the athletes, it follows traditional patterns rather than challenging existing hierarchies.

How does NWA Starrcade 1985 represent religion and culture?

Limited

The event operates within a framework of traditional Western spectacle. It relies on a simple 'good vs. bad' moral structure that celebrates established championship hierarchies and competition.

Does NWA Starrcade 1985 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or hidden representation of disability. The focus remains strictly on peak physical performance and athletic capability.

Present on Screen

Includes significant figures of color, including the central character Dusty Rhodes.
Shows some racial diversity among the athletes.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities.
Does not represent individuals with disabilities.
Excludes female competitors and female-driven narratives from the main storyline.
Relies on a simple good versus evil moral structure rather than exploring complex social themes.

Official Synopsis

Ric Flair takes on Dusty Rhodes for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship. A Brutal Steel Cage "I Quit" Match for the United States Championship pits Magnum T.A. against Tully Blanchard. The Rock 'n' Roll Express battle The Koloffs and much more.

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