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La Superball
Representation Score
5.7/10
Fair
2020
Director
Agustín Sinibaldi
Runtime
66 minutes
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La Superball functions as a localized historical critique that challenges the monolithic, Western-centric view of sports history. It emphasizes the ability to act of South American innovators facing systemic corporate pressures. However, the film’s narrow focus on a specific historical era and a small group of male inventors limits its scope regarding gender and LGBTQ+ representation. The narrative primarily addresses economic and technological conflicts.
Category Breakdown
Does La Superball have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not provide any specific information about LGBTQ+ identities or character arcs related to sexual orientation or gender identity. Therefore, it scores based on a neutral stance for this historical documentary.
How does La Superball portray gender?
The documentary focuses on three male inventors in the 1930s, suggesting a male-dominated context. There is no mention of female contributors or the subversion of gender roles during that time period.
How racially and ethnically diverse is La Superball?
The film highlights a significant shift by centering an Argentine historical event. It moves the focus away from Eurocentric sports histories to emphasize the ability to act of South American communities.
How does La Superball represent religion and culture?
The film presents a conflict framed as local innovation versus corporate greed. This structure critiques how large institutions exploit local creators. The narrative highlights the struggle between local and corporate interests.
Does La Superball include disability representation?
The film does not depict any physical or neurodivergent identities within its historical narrative.
Present on Screen
- Challenges the Western-centric view of sports history by highlighting a South American perspective.
- Emphasizes the ability to act of South American innovators against globalized corporate interests.
- Provides a nuanced critique of how systemic economic forces affect individual aspirations.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation or character arcs related to LGBTQ+ identities.
- Does not include female contributors or the subversion of 1930s gender roles.
- Does not address physical or neurodivergent identities within the historical context.
Official Synopsis
This is the story of three inventors from Bell Ville, Argentina who in the 1930s would forever revolutionize the world of football with the creation of the ball without leather lace, and how that dream got impacted by corporate greed.
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