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Alien: Alone

Name: Alien: Alone
Director: Noah Miller
Released: 2019
Duration: 13 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Noah Miller

Runtime

13 minutes

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Alien: Alone focuses on a single female protagonist navigating a derelict chemical hauler. This narrative emphasizes the female protagonist's technical and narrative importance, moving away from traditional male-centric clichés. However, the film lacks broader representation of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+, racial, and disabled characters. The scope remains narrow, centered on individual survival without addressing broader social or cultural complexities. Overall, Alien: Alone serves as a character-driven survivalist story, highlighting the female protagonist's technical prowess but lacking the diverse cast and thematic depth needed for a higher diversity rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alien: Alone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. It does not address or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Alien: Alone portray gender?

Fair

The film features a strong female protagonist who drives the narrative through her problem-solving skills and survival instincts. However, there are no secondary characters to explore deeper gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alien: Alone?

Minimal

The film does not specify the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the crew. There is no information about a diverse cast or race-conscious casting decisions.

How does Alien: Alone represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film is set in a deep space environment that leans towards a secular framework without institutional critique. It lacks explicit discussions of Western institutions or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Alien: Alone include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent conditions. The plot focuses solely on environmental threats and survival mechanics.

Present on Screen

The narrative centers on a female protagonist, giving her significant technical and narrative importance in a survivalist setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, and characters with disabilities.
There is a lack of social or cultural commentary regarding institutions or systemic structures.

Official Synopsis

An abandoned crew member aboard a derelict chemical hauler is trying to keep her ship and herself alive. After discovering hidden cargo, she risks it all to power up the broken ship in search of human life.

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