
Can't Stand Losing You: Surviving The Police
2012

Representation Score
Good
2007
Director
Stewart Copeland
Runtime
74 minutes
Average Rating
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The documentary serves as a sociological study of an institution rather than a character-driven exploration of identity politics. It successfully deconstructs the idea of a monolithic authority by examining systemic tensions and the relationship between state institutions and the public. However, the film lacks focused representation of LGBTQ+ or disabled individuals. While it provides a nuanced view of racial dynamics and institutional corruption, it does not offer meaningful representation for these communities. Ultimately, the work offers a complex view of social order but remains limited by its focus on professional mechanics over diverse lived experiences.
Category Breakdown
The film does not feature explicit stories centered around LGBTQ+ identities. There are no specific characters or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The film includes both male and female perspectives within the context of law enforcement. However, it primarily focuses on the traditional masculine hierarchies within institutions.
The documentary features a variety of interviewees from different ethnic backgrounds, including officers and community members. It explores the tension between state authority and underrepresented communities.
The film examines the complexities of institutional power and systemic friction. It avoids a simplistic celebration of traditional Western authority by looking at sociological pressures.
There are no central narrative drivers with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus remains on professional identity.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Stewart Copeland, drummer for The Police, compiles his Super 8 footage to offer an intimate look at what it was like to be a member of one of the most important rock bands of all time.

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