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Mission Mangal

Name: Mission Mangal
Director: Jagan Shakti
Released: 2019
Duration: 133 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2019

TV-14

Director

Jagan Shakti

Runtime

133 minutes

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Mission Mangal disrupts the Western technological dominance by focusing on a non-Western scientific achievement. It presents women as central figures in science and technology, shifting the traditional hierarchy. However, the film maintains a socially conservative stance, emphasizing national pride and traditional values. Ultimately, it asserts Indian ability to act on the global stage.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mission Mangal have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight identities.

How does Mission Mangal portray gender?

Good

Women play key roles in driving the scientific mission, demonstrating strong intellectual abilities and leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mission Mangal?

Good

The story highlights a non-Western scientific achievement, challenging the historical dominance of Western nations in space exploration.

How does Mission Mangal represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes patriotism and institutional discipline, portraying state-run scientific organizations positively.

Does Mission Mangal include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Highlights women as actively leading scientific leaders in STEM fields.
Challenges Western-centric models of space exploration through innovative approaches.
Emphasizes non-Western scientific ability to act and triumph.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or identities.
Does not depict characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Maintains a conservative social outlook focused on traditional values.

Official Synopsis

A team of Indian scientists at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) take on the extraordinary task of successfully sending a satellite into the orbit of planet Mars in a country's maiden attempt.

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