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Mind Blown

Name: Mind Blown
Director: Christian Sesma
Released: 2016
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

2016

Not Rated

Director

Christian Sesma

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mind Blown functions as a conventional genre piece, emphasizing the mechanics of psychotronic warfare and government conspiracies over social depth. The narrative structure follows established action-thriller clichés, focusing on masculine-coded survival and control. While the film touches on systemic corruption and the destabilization of national security, it lacks multi-layered complexity. The focus remains on the protagonist's struggle against the Department of Defense rather than exploring diverse identities or social hierarchies. Ultimately, the film meets the requirements of its genre rather than attempting to challenge traditional cultural or demographic norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mind Blown have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. It focuses solely on a military science fiction premise.

How does Mind Blown portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male protagonist, Noah West, who navigates a high-stakes crisis. It follows traditional action clichés without showcasing women in positions of superior intellect.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mind Blown?

Limited

Set in diverse Los Angeles, the narrative emphasizes government cover-ups rather than demographic complexity. There is no explicit mention of a non-white majority cast.

How does Mind Blown represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques institutional corruption and the dangers of unchecked state power. However, it adheres to a traditional thriller framework concerning national security.

Does Mind Blown include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of institutional corruption and the dangers of unchecked government power.
Provides a critique of centralized authority and state-sponsored technology.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered depth and diverse character roles.
Relies on traditional gender clichés and masculine-coded narratives.
Does not incorporate visible or meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ or disabled identities.

Official Synopsis

In Los Angeles, the Earth shakes, people panic, buildings crumble and fold. But when a special OPS crew flies in to view the damage, it's as if nothing has happened. Buildings still stand, the ground is whole...but dead bodies litter the streets. Welcome to MIND BLOWN - a secret government program in psychotronic warfare that goes terribly wrong. Now the DOD must cover it up and terminate all involved. Fleeing for his life, Noah West knows he must uncover who has stolen the technology with plans on using it to bring America to its knees. When the disasters start for real, the darker secret of the experiment begins to unravel.

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