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Dominion

Name: Dominion
Director: Richard Lowry
Released: 2015
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2015

Director

Richard Lowry

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dominion operates as a standard science fiction thriller, relying on well-known genre clichés. While the casting includes a diverse range of actors, the storyline itself does not challenge traditional social hierarchies. The film’s strength lies in its diverse cast, but the narrative remains firmly rooted in a conventional ‘hero versus the unknown’ framework. Ultimately, the film offers moderate inclusion through its diverse cast but fails to delve deeply into subverting traditional gender or cultural power structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dominion have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or storylines. Its narrative focuses on survival rather than exploring identity issues.

How does Dominion portray gender?

Fair

Barry Lynch plays a key role as a strong female lead in a high-stakes situation. However, the story primarily centers around the male protagonist, Robert Casey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dominion?

Fair

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds such as Booboo Stewart and Stephen Blackehart, avoiding a homogeneous casting approach.

How does Dominion represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot follows typical Western thriller conventions involving American intelligence operations. It does not explore or challenge Western geopolitical frameworks.

Does Dominion include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters in the film navigate physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. There is no representation of characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

The cast showcases notable racial diversity through actors like Booboo Stewart and Sasha Jackson.
The inclusion of a prominent female lead in Barry Lynch offers a departure from strictly patriarchal casting.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or characters that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
The plot adheres to conventional Western thriller clichés rather than exploring diverse geopolitical perspectives.
There is no depiction of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Earth's position in the universe has become of vital strategic importance to those who have, until now, only studied us from the far reaches of space. Knowing our weaknesses, they have planned their attack, and now, in just 5 days, life on Earth will change forever. Robert Casey, a retired US Intelligence agent turned UFO investigator, races to discover the truth about the Dominion and what it has in store for the human race. Time is running out...

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