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Slave Trade in the World Today

Name: Slave Trade in the World Today
Director: Folco Quilici, Maleno Malenotti, Roberto Malenotti
Released: 1964
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1964

Director

Folco Quilici, Maleno Malenotti, Roberto Malenotti

Runtime

90 minutes

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This documentary serves as a socio-political exposé of modern slavery under dictatorial rule. It achieves high marks for racial visibility by centering its lens on African nations and the movement of people toward Asia, disrupting a typical Eurocentric gaze. However, the overall score is moderated by the lack of ability to act afforded to the subjects. While the film documents systemic oppression and gendered vulnerability, the victims are often portrayed as passive recipients of violence rather than characters with autonomy. Ultimately, the work functions as a significant historical document of systemic critique. It prioritizes the documentation of human rights violations over identity-based social exploration or character-driven subversion of hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Slave Trade in the World Today have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on the mechanics of the slave trade and systemic exploitation. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-straight relationships.

How does Slave Trade in the World Today portray gender?

Limited

The film depicts the victimization of women within the slave trade. However, these subjects lack ability to act and are portrayed as passive recipients of systemic violence rather than active participants.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Slave Trade in the World Today?

Excellent

The film centers on African nations and the movement of people toward Asia. It provides significant visibility to underrepresented populations by documenting the lived realities of non-Western groups.

How does Slave Trade in the World Today represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques how global economic and religious movements are co-opted by oppressive systems. It highlights the intersection of dictatorship and human trafficking through a socio-political lens.

Does Slave Trade in the World Today include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence regarding the portrayal of individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

High degree of racial diversity by centering African nations and non-Western populations.
Strong critique of systemic corruption and the failure of international protections.
Effective disruption of the Eurocentric gaze common in 1960s media.

Limited or Absent

Lack of ability to act for female subjects, who are portrayed as passive victims.
Absence of LGBTQ+ narratives or non-straight identity exploration.
Minimal representation or focus on individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The film documents modern slave trade through a number of African countries, under dictatorship rule. The filming was conducted both in public places, and sometimes with the use of hidden cameras, for high impact scenes of nudity, sex, and violence - and a few surprises, as slaves made out of peregrins to Asia, and slave traders paid in traveller checks.

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