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Losing Sight of Shore

Losing Sight of Shore

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2017

TV-PG

Director

Sarah Moshman

Runtime

92 minutes

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Losing Sight of Shore excels in its subversion of traditional gender roles by focusing on four women in a high-stakes maritime expedition. This challenges conventional expectations of physical capability and leadership in traditionally male-dominated spaces. However, the documentary lacks depth in other demographic areas. There is no information regarding the racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities of the participants, leaving much of the crew's background undefined. Ultimately, the film is a powerful study of women taking control and leading the expedition, even if it remains silent on broader social and cultural identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Losing Sight of Shore have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not provide any information about the sexual orientations or gender identities of the participants. The narrative focuses solely on the physical feat of rowing across the Pacific.

How does Losing Sight of Shore portray gender?

Excellent

The documentary places four women in a traditionally male-centric maritime environment, challenging conventional gender roles. These women take charge of the plot through their own endurance and leadership, driving the story forward.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Losing Sight of Shore?

Minimal

The available information does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the four women. Therefore, the demographic composition of the crew remains unspecified.

How does Losing Sight of Shore represent religion and culture?

Good

The story highlights individual resilience against nature rather than institutional structures. It prioritizes personal experience over established social or maritime traditions.

Does Losing Sight of Shore include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding physical or cognitive disabilities among the crew members. The focus remains entirely on the athletic achievement of the rowing expedition.

Present on Screen

  • Strong emphasis on women's leadership and empowerment.
  • Effective disruption of traditional gender hierarchies in extreme environments.
  • Focuses on women as active leaders rather than passive subjects.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of information regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
  • No visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergence.
  • Limited data on the cultural backgrounds of the participants.

Official Synopsis

Four brave women set out to row across the Pacific Ocean from America to Australia.

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