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Auroras
Representation Score
5.9/10
Fair
2015
Director
Niles Heckman
Runtime
5 minutes
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Auroras succeeds in changing the typical demographic of the science fiction genre. By placing characters of color and women in positions of high intellectual authority aboard the ISS, the film challenges long-standing cinematic archetypes of space travel. The setting acts as a vacuum that strips away terrestrial social hierarchies. This allows for a more fluid exploration of identity and LGBTQ+ themes, focusing on human connection rather than traditional social structures. While the film excels in diversifying the professional landscape of astronauts, it lacks visible representation regarding disability. Overall, it is a purposeful effort to modernize the cosmic narrative.
Category Breakdown
Does Auroras have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film uses the isolation of the International Space Station to explore interpersonal dynamics. It avoids traditional stereotypes by focusing on intimate human connections.
How does Auroras portray gender?
The production highlights prominent female leads like Jess Dela Merced, emphasizing women's roles in a traditionally male-dominated field of space exploration.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Auroras?
Casting Jess Dela Merced and Mana Nagee provides a diverse cast, challenging the historical homogeneity and Western-centric archetypes often found in science fiction.
How does Auroras represent religion and culture?
The narrative focuses on the beauty of the natural universe, framing human connection as a primary value over nationalistic affiliations.
Does Auroras include disability representation?
There is no explicit evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.
Present on Screen
- Challenges the Western-centric archetype of astronauts through diverse casting.
- Emphasizes women's roles in a traditionally male-dominated scientific field.
- Explores identity and LGBTQ+ themes through an intimate, high-stakes lens.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
- Gender representation remains moderate despite the presence of female leads.
Official Synopsis
Constantly orbiting at 400 km (250 mi) above the earth, the ISS is perfectly situated to witness the beautiful streamers of green and red light emanating from the collision of highly charged solar wind particles with oxygen and nitrogen atoms in the earth's atmosphere. Centered about the northern (Aurora Borealis) and southern (Aurora Australis) poles the Auroras move in an almost hypnotic dance below the space station.
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