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The Fix

Name: The Fix
Director: Paul Greengrass
Released: 1997
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

1997

Director

Paul Greengrass

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Fix is a historical reconstruction of a 1964 British football scandal. Given its focus on a specific, traditionally masculine, and historically homogeneous sporting environment, the film lacks significant representation of diverse identities. The narrative emphasizes the mechanics of investigative journalism and the consequences of professional misconduct. As a result, the social hierarchies of the era remain largely unchallenged by the storytelling. While the film excels as a procedural drama, it offers limited exploration of diverse perspectives or the deconstruction of traditional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Fix have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not prominently feature characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender genders. The story revolves around a sports-related criminal conspiracy set in 1964.

How does The Fix portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male-dominated world of professional football and investigative journalism. Women do not play prominent roles in the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Fix?

Limited

Set in 1960s Britain, the cast reflects the historically homogeneous environment of the time. There is no indication of intentional casting to diversify the roles.

How does The Fix represent religion and culture?

Fair

The drama examines corruption and institutional integrity within professional sports. It focuses on the procedural aspects of systemic failure rather than cultural critiques.

Does The Fix include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities, focusing instead on the historical reconstruction of a betting scandal.

Present on Screen

Provides a focused historical reconstruction of a specific institutional scandal.
Offers a detailed look at the mechanics of investigative journalism and systemic corruption.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-conforming gender characters.
Features a heavily male-dominated cast with minimal roles for women.
Does not address the historical racial homogeneity of the 1960s setting.

Official Synopsis

The story of the British betting scandal of 1964, uncovered by journalist Mike Gabbert which saw a number of British professional footballers were jailed and banned from football for life for conspiring to fix the results of matches. Prominent among those jailed and banned were the Sheffield Wednesday F.C. stars Peter Swan, Tony Kay and David Layne.

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