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A Year in Space

Name: A Year in Space
Director: Jonathan Halperin, Shaul Schwarz
Released: 2016
Duration: 56 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2016

Director

Jonathan Halperin, Shaul Schwarz

Runtime

56 minutes

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A Year in Space serves primarily as a technical and observational record of human endurance. It prioritizes scientific empiricism and the biological study of the Kelly twins over social commentary or the deconstruction of identity politics. The documentary adheres to traditional institutional frameworks, focusing on professional achievements within NASA and the International Space Station. This approach reflects existing aerospace demographics without challenging them. Overall, the film lacks the intentionality needed to disrupt social or cultural hierarchies, functioning instead as a standard biographical and scientific document.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Year in Space have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives in the film. It focuses solely on scientific and professional aspects without addressing LGBTQ+ issues.

How does A Year in Space portray gender?

Fair

The film highlights the professional capabilities of astronauts, featuring both male and female crew members. However, the focus remains on technical skills and biological responses.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Year in Space?

Limited

The documentary reflects the current demographic makeup of the aerospace industry, which is predominantly Western. It does not include significant examples of race-bent casting.

How does A Year in Space represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film emphasizes scientific inquiry and institutional achievements. It upholds the value of Western scientific institutions like NASA without questioning traditional structures.

Does A Year in Space include disability representation?

Limited

The physical changes caused by microgravity are presented as biological data points. The film does not provide narratives highlighting the experiences of neurodivergent or physically disabled individuals.

Present on Screen

It provides a high-fidelity account of human endurance and the physiological challenges of long-duration spaceflight.
It offers a detailed scientific examination of the biological effects of microgravity on the human body.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks engagement with the complexities of social identity and the deconstruction of social norms.
It does not explore the experiences of neurodivergent or physically disabled individuals.
The documentary reflects traditional Western demographic compositions without diversifying its narrative lens.

Official Synopsis

Follow astronaut Scott Kelly's 12-month mission on the International Space Station, from launch to landing, as NASA charts the effects of long-duration spaceflight by comparing him to his identical twin on Earth, astronaut Mark Kelly.

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