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Actuality film of the British Commander-in-Chief Lord Roberts presiding over the raising of the Union Jack in Pretoria during the Second Boer War. The scene symbolizes Britain’s military victory and the annexation of the Transvaal capital.
Actuality film of the British Commander-in-Chief Lord Roberts presiding over the raising of the Union Jack in Pretoria during the Second Boer War. The scene symbolizes Britain’s military victory and the annexation of the Transvaal capital.
The film is an uncritical depiction of a British imperial victory, focusing on the symbolic act of hoisting the Union Jack, which inherently celebrates nationalistic pride and military power, aligning with right-leaning themes.
This early 20th-century film depicts a historical British military event, featuring casting that reflects the historical context without intentional diversity-driven choices. The narrative frames traditional identities in a neutral or positive light, consistent with its historical subject matter.
This historical newsreel focuses solely on a specific military event, Lord Roberts hoisting the Union Jack at Pretoria. Consequently, it contains no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in an N/A rating for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film depicts a specific historical event featuring Lord Roberts, a real historical figure who was male. There is no evidence or historical record to suggest his portrayal in this 1900 film deviated from his documented gender.
This 1900 film likely depicts a historical event involving Lord Roberts, a white British Field Marshal. Given the era and subject, it is highly improbable that any historical figure would have been portrayed by an actor of a different race.