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HEAVEN

Name: HEAVEN
Director: Pete McKinny
Released: 2021
Duration: 22 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2021

TV-PG

Director

Pete McKinny

Runtime

22 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

HEAVEN is a focused study on gendered ability to act and the dismantling of social expectations in combat sports. By documenting Heaven Fitch's historic win in a male-dominated wrestling class, the film directly challenges traditional masculine monopolies in athletics. However, the film's scope is narrow. It lacks information regarding racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities, and there is no indication of disability representation, leaving much of the broader diversity spectrum unaddressed.

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Category Breakdown

Does HEAVEN have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on athletic achievements related to gender rather than sexual orientation. There is no explicit mention of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does HEAVEN portray gender?

Excellent

The film highlights Heaven Fitch's rise to a state championship in a male-dominated weight class, challenging traditional gender roles. It centers on her physical capabilities and her ability to drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is HEAVEN?

Minimal

The documentation provides no specific details regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast or the subject. Consequently, no assessment of ethnic diversity can be made.

How does HEAVEN represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges institutional norms by documenting an individual who defies established rules of gendered sports. It emphasizes overcoming odds and proving doubters wrong.

Does HEAVEN include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters or subjects navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. The focus remains strictly on the athletic journey.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles in a male-dominated sport.
Highlights a female athlete's physical capabilities and her role in driving the story.
Offers a compelling narrative of overcoming systemic skepticism and social doubt.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide explicit representation or detail regarding LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not include information regarding racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not address disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

HEAVEN tells the story of a trailblazing high school wrestler named Heaven Fitch. In 2020, as a junior, Fitch became the first female athlete to win a boy’s state wrestling championship in North Carolina, claiming the top spot in the 106-pound weight class. The film documents her inspiring journey up the ranks and the challenges she faced along the way, from proving doubters wrong to defying the odds and making history.

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