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Valiant
Representation Score
5.6/10
Fair
2019
Director
Cruz Angeles
Runtime
94 minutes
Average Rating
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Valiant serves as a record of a community's recovery rather than a tool for challenging social norms. Its narrative emphasizes social cohesion and the unification of Las Vegas after a mass shooting. This focus on collective healing naturally aligns with stability rather than disrupting traditional social hierarchies. While the film captures the diverse spirit of a city facing crisis, its subject matter remains within the typical boundaries of sports documentary storytelling. The primary focus stays on the professional hockey environment and the team's unique achievements. Ultimately, the film documents a community's response to systemic trauma. It succeeds as a historical account of unity but lacks intentional efforts to highlight underrepresented identities or challenge established demographic norms.
Category Breakdown
Does Valiant have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on professional athletics and communal healing rather than stories centered around LGBTQ+ individuals. It avoids negative stereotypes but does not include active representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
How does Valiant portray gender?
Set in the male-dominated world of professional hockey, the film highlights athletes and leadership roles. It does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or emphasize women's influence.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Valiant?
The documentary showcases a diverse urban landscape but primarily features subjects reflecting the demographics typical of the NHL.
How does Valiant represent religion and culture?
The film examines communal solidarity and a form of secular spirituality through shared goals. It highlights civic unity and resilience during a time of significant social crisis.
Does Valiant include disability representation?
Psychological trauma and grief are portrayed as shared community experiences. However, the film does not provide specific representation of individuals with neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
Present on Screen
- Captures a broad, multi-ethnic communal backdrop through the lens of a unified city.
- Explores themes of communal solidarity and shared purpose during a period of crisis.
- Avoids negative stereotypes or the reinforcement of harmful social stereotypes.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks active representation or centering of LGBTQ+ narratives and identities.
- Does not significantly challenge traditional gender hierarchies within the athletic narrative.
- Fails to offer specific representation of individuals with neurodivergence or physical disabilities.
Official Synopsis
The powerful story of the Vegas Golden Knights in their very first year of existence, when they healed and unified their home city after the worst mass shooting in U.S. history and took an unprecedented run for the Stanley Cup.
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