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Paradox

Name: Paradox
Director: Michael Hurst
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

7.7/10

Good

2016

TV-MA

Director

Michael Hurst

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Paradox stands out by featuring a diverse, multi-ethnic group of scientists in a tense situation. Its strongest point is the portrayal of disability, where Lewis Aberricki is shown as an active participant in the scientific process rather than a passive character. However, the film remains conventional in its romantic and gender dynamics. While it challenges the 'competent male leader' cliché through a manipulative antagonist, the narrative focuses mainly on conflicts among male researchers and lacks explicit LGBTQ+ depth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Paradox have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a romantic relationship between Jim and Gale, but it doesn't explicitly identify them as LGBTQ+. The relationship is presented without questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Paradox portray gender?

Fair

The story avoids typical male leadership roles by showing a manipulative boss. Despite the presence of women, the plot centers around conflicts among male researchers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Paradox?

Fair

The film features a multi-ethnic cast that challenges the idea of a uniform scientific team. Malik Yoba plays a key role as a mysterious benefactor with significant influence.

How does Paradox represent religion and culture?

Good

The story questions institutional hierarchies and traditional moral frameworks. It emphasizes situational ethics over a single moral standard.

Does Paradox include disability representation?

Good

Lewis Aberricki is a technician who uses a wheelchair and has a meaningful role in the story. His disability is shown as part of his functional job rather than just an emotional element.

Present on Screen

Provides meaningful representation of a disabled character with professional ability to act.
Features a multi-ethnic cast that challenges the idea of a uniform scientific team.
Presents an ethically questionable authority figure, subverting traditional leadership.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight/cisgender identities.
Focuses heavily on conflicts among male researchers.
Romantic relationships follow traditional, undefined clichés.

Official Synopsis

A group of scientists are experimenting with time travel, and they manage to send one of their group ahead in time one hour. But when he comes back, he tells them that they’ll all be dead within the next hour unless they shut the machine down.

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