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The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight

Name: The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight
Director: Enoch J. Rector
Released: 1897
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

0.2/10

Minimal

1897

Director

Enoch J. Rector

Runtime

100 minutes

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This historical documentary primarily preserves a sporting event from the 19th century. It lacks the intentionality needed for social subversion or progressive character development. The film captures a moment in time through a lens of traditional masculinity and Western institutional sports, reinforcing the social structures of its era.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The footage focuses solely on a heavyweight championship match and does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight portray gender?

Minimal

The film centers on male athletes engaged in physical combat, offering no depiction of women or subversion of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight?

Minimal

The film features two white male athletes, reflecting the homogeneity of the 19th-century professional boxing circuit.

How does The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film reflects the capitalist context of late-Victorian society and does not engage with religious, anti-capitalist, or post-colonial themes.

Does The Corbett-Fitzsimmons Fight include disability representation?

Minimal

The film concentrates on able-bodied professional athletes and does not depict any neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a foundational historical record of a significant 19th-century athletic event.

Limited or Absent

Lacks any representation of gender, race, or sexual orientation beyond the white male subjects.
Does not engage with diverse cultural, religious, or disability-related perspectives.
Reinforces traditional social hierarchies and gender roles of the Victorian era.

Official Synopsis

This legendary fight was filmed on March 17, 1897, using 63mm film that produced an aspect ratio of about 1.75:1. Using three adjacent cameras, Enoch Rector recorded the entire fight, simultaneously creating the world's first known feature film, as the resulting footage lasted over 90 minutes in length. About a quarter of the film survives today.

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