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Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story

Name: Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story
Director: Kevin Tostado
Released: 2010
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2010

Director

Kevin Tostado

Runtime

88 minutes

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Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story functions primarily as a historical and celebratory documentary of a global pastime. It captures the colorful players competing for a world championship title. While the film benefits from the inherent diversity of an international competitive circuit, the narrative structure does not challenge social hierarchies. Instead, it maintains a traditional documentary approach to its subject matter. The film lacks intentional deconstruction of social structures, focusing instead on documenting a specific cultural phenomenon and its competitive history.

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Category Breakdown

Does Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the competitive landscape of Monopoly World Championship players. There is no indication of LGBTQ+ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story portray gender?

Fair

The narrative follows the competitive spirit of the Monopoly community. While it provides a platform for various players, it does not confirm the subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story?

Fair

As a documentary of a worldwide phenomenon, the film captures a globalized demographic. The international tournament setting suggests a degree of racial and ethnic variety among the players.

How does Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the history of a capitalist staple. The narrative leans toward celebrating a cultural phenomenon rather than critiquing the broader implications of capitalism.

Does Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary provides no information regarding the inclusion or portrayal of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The international tournament setting naturally captures a globalized demographic of players.
The documentary provides a platform for a diverse array of colorful hobbyists within the Monopoly community.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation or narratives regarding LGBTQ+ identities.
The narrative does not critique the broader implications of capitalism or the institutions represented by the game.
There is no evidence of the inclusion or portrayal of individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Under the Boardwalk: The Monopoly Story shows how the classic board game has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon and follows the colorful players who come together to compete for the coveted title of Monopoly World Champion.

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