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The World Without US

Name: The World Without US
Director: Jason J. Tomar, Mitch Anderson
Released: 2008
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2008

Not Rated

Director

Jason J. Tomar, Mitch Anderson

Runtime

85 minutes

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The World Without Us is a geopolitical investigation that prioritizes systemic power dynamics over individual identity politics. Its primary value lies in its global scope and its critique of Western imperial structures. While the film succeeds in providing a multi-ethnic viewpoint by traveling across four continents, it lacks representation in categories centered on personal identity. It functions as a macro-level study of international relations rather than a character-driven exploration of social issues. Ultimately, the documentary serves as a tool for deconstructing Western exceptionalism, though it offers little engagement with gender, disability, or LGBTQ+ narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does The World Without US have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses on macro-economics and foreign policy rather than identity-driven narratives. There are no LGBTQ+ character arcs or themes addressing the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The World Without US portray gender?

Minimal

The narrative prioritizes geopolitical structures and state actors over interpersonal dynamics. It lacks documented evidence regarding the subversion of gender hierarchies or gendered leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The World Without US?

Good

Spanning four continents, the film shifts the lens away from Anglo-centric perspectives. It engages with diverse racial and ethnic contexts by examining how US policy affects millions globally.

How does The World Without US represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film critiques Western hegemony by questioning the US role as an empire. This approach prioritizes global perspectives and engages with anti-imperialist frameworks.

Does The World Without US include disability representation?

Minimal

Disability, neurodivergence, and accessibility are not central themes of this geopolitical investigation. There is no evidence of these subjects within the film's scope.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional Western-centric narratives by questioning US imperialist structures.
Provides a globalized viewpoint by investigating the impact of policy across four continents.
Engages with anti-imperialist frameworks to highlight the lives of non-Western populations.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of gendered leadership or the subversion of gender hierarchies.
Provides no focus on LGBTQ+ narratives or identity-driven character arcs.
Does not address disability, neurodivergence, or accessibility within its investigation.

Official Synopsis

What would happen should the United States leave the international scene, and become again a "normal nation", a republic, and not an empire? To find an answer to this question, director and producer Mitch Anderson embarked on an investigative trip on four continents. "The World Without US" is an in-depth investigation of how US foreign policy affects the lives of millions of people around the world.

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