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Carlos Ghosn - The Last Flight

Name: Carlos Ghosn - The Last Flight
Director: Nick Green
Released: 2021
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2021

Director

Nick Green

Runtime

99 minutes

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The documentary studies institutional power and globalized identity rather than traditional identity politics. It succeeds in disrupting Western-centric corporate storytelling by focusing on a non-Western figure navigating complex geopolitical tensions. However, the film lacks representation in several key areas. The focus on a singular male protagonist and the absence of LGBTQ+ narratives result in lower scores for gender and sexual orientation diversity. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its potential to challenge conventional views of global corporate power using Ghosn's multicultural background.

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Category Breakdown

Does Carlos Ghosn - The Last Flight have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on the legal and corporate journey of Carlos Ghosn. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities in the film.

How does Carlos Ghosn - The Last Flight portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male industry leader and male-dominated corporate structures. Female professionals might appear, but the main focus is on a single male protagonist.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Carlos Ghosn - The Last Flight?

Good

The film highlights a multicultural, globalized identity through a Lebanese-Brazilian executive. It challenges homogeneous Western narratives by exploring power structures across Japan, France, and Lebanon.

How does Carlos Ghosn - The Last Flight represent religion and culture?

Good

The film deals with themes of systemic corruption and institutional oppression. It looks at the tension between individual actions and international legal and capitalist frameworks.

Does Carlos Ghosn - The Last Flight include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of disability, neurodivergence, or mental health conditions in the narrative or character descriptions.

Present on Screen

Disrupts Western-centric corporate narratives by centering a non-Western, multicultural protagonist.
Explores complex geopolitical tensions and non-Anglo-centric power structures.
Provides a lens into the friction between individual actions and international legal systems.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight narratives.
Focuses heavily on male-dominated corporate hierarchies and a singular male lead.
Does not address disability, neurodivergence, or mental health themes.

Official Synopsis

Carlos Ghosn – the former CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance, charged with financial crimes – stunned the world with his escape from Japan to Lebanon. What triggered Ghosn’s spectacular downfall from industry leader to international fugitive? Is there any truth to Ghosn’s claims of a corporate conspiracy? Nick Green’s documentary sheds light on this multilayered story, drawing out a portrait of a fascinating character.

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