The Right Timing
1942
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Representation Score
Minimal
1954
ApprovedDirector
Robert Youngson
Runtime
10 minutes
Average Rating
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Produced in 1954, this documentary short serves as a nostalgic look back at athletic history. It functions as a typical archival reflection of its era, adhering to the conventional social and cultural hierarchies of the mid-century period. The film prioritizes traditional athletic archetypes and reinforces established Western social norms. It lacks any intention to disrupt or deconstruct systemic power dynamics, instead focusing on the sporting culture of the time. Because the film reflects the era's social constraints, it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. The narrative structure remains centered on traditional masculine and Anglo-Saxon ideals.
Category Breakdown
The film does not depict any non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It reflects the social norms of 1954 sports media.
The story focuses almost entirely on male athletic prowess. Women are shown with little influence or intelligence that challenges masculine leadership clichés.
The film likely centers on Anglo-Saxon athletic archetypes. There is no evidence of diverse casting or prominent roles for people of color.
The work aligns with mid-century Western values and traditional competition. It reinforces respect for established sporting institutions and social structures.
No neurodivergent or physically disabled individuals are portrayed with real power. Such subjects were rarely featured in mainstream retrospectives of this era.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
a short film by Robert Youngson
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