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Music of Always

Name: Music of Always
Director: Tito Davison
Released: 1958
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1958

Director

Tito Davison

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Music of Always functions as a traditional musical film, prioritizing entertainment and rhythmic cohesion over social exploration. Its narrative structure adheres to the standards of the late 1950s, emphasizing demographic and moral norms of the time. The film lacks characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing instead on a conventional cinematic format that highlights musical talent within a traditional context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Music of Always have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships, sticking to the traditional heterosexual norms of 1958 musicals.

How does Music of Always portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes male characters' control over the plot, focusing on technical and managerial roles without challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Music of Always?

Limited

The production follows the demographic norms of the late 1950s, with no indication of diverse casting or non-Anglo-Saxon majority.

How does Music of Always represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates cinema and music through a traditional lens, without critiquing Western institutions or presenting any significant secular or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Music of Always include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or hidden disabilities integrated into the main characters or plot development.

Present on Screen

The film offers a cohesive celebration of the musical genre and the art of cinema.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-binary gender expressions.
The narrative centers male control over the plot, offering limited challenges to traditional gender hierarchies.
The casting and cultural themes align with the homogeneous demographics of the late 1950s.

Official Synopsis

Producer, director and projectionist watch an assortment of musical numbers and brainstorm about framing narrative that could contain them all.

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