
Raising the Bar
2017

Representation Score
Good
2018
GDirector
Clay Glen
Runtime
89 minutes
Average Rating
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Going for Gold succeeds as a character-driven ensemble piece that challenges traditional athletic narratives. By centering on synchronized swimming, the film highlights female leadership and collective strength, moving away from traditional masculine-led athletic stories. However, the film remains within conventional storytelling boundaries. It lacks the complexity needed to address broader social issues, focusing instead on meritocratic achievement and traditional underdog archetypes.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on an all-female ensemble, emphasizing female camaraderie. However, it lacks explicit queer romantic arcs or diverse gender expressions.
This narrative challenges athletic hierarchies by centering on synchronized swimming. It places women in leadership roles and tactical decision-making, showcasing their strength.
The cast reflects a broad socioeconomic spectrum of community-based athletes. While it avoids elite-centric casting, it does not utilize diverse ethnic groupings as a central narrative driver.
The story adheres to traditional values like perseverance and teamwork. It operates within a meritocratic framework without critiquing Western institutions or systemic structures.
Characters are primarily defined by their athletic capability and socioeconomic status. There is no significant evidence of neurodivergence or physical disabilities driving the plot.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Seventeen year old, Emma joins a high school cheerleading team when she moves to Australia with her dad who is a former Air Force Officer.

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