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Revolution

Name: Revolution
Director: Rob Stewart
Released: 2012
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2012

Director

Rob Stewart

Runtime

90 minutes

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Revolution shifts the focus from animal conservation to a critique of global industrial practices. Using a transnational perspective, it examines how economic and geopolitical structures contribute to environmental degradation. The film effectively challenges Western-centric and capitalist hierarchies. By presenting the ocean crisis through a post-colonial lens, it highlights the impact of industrialized nations on developing regions. While the documentary excels in providing a globalized perspective, it lacks intentional representation of LGBTQ+ identities or specific disability narratives. The focus remains on systemic ecological and economic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Revolution have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary does not include explicit stories or character arcs focused on LGBTQ+ identities. Instead, it centers on environmental issues.

How does Revolution portray gender?

Fair

The film avoids traditional gender roles by emphasizing the skills and expertise of marine biologists and activists. It portrays these professionals based on their abilities and contributions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Revolution?

Good

By covering a wide range of geographic regions, the film includes diverse voices from around the world. It challenges Western-centric views by highlighting the impact of oceanic destruction on various coastal communities.

How does Revolution represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film strongly critiques Western institutions and capitalist systems. It promotes a secular, stewardship-based ethic that goes beyond religious or national boundaries.

Does Revolution include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities. The subjects are primarily environmental phenomena and human industrial systems.

Present on Screen

Disrupts Western-centric scientific perspectives by including diverse global stakeholders.
Provides a meaningful critique of how industrialized nations affect developing regions.
Challenges capitalist and nationalist frameworks through a secular, stewardship-based ethic.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or character development focused on non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Provides no significant evidence regarding the representation of disabilities.
Does not actively challenge traditional gender roles beyond professional merit.

Official Synopsis

A follow-up to Rob Stewart's documentary Sharkwater, this continues his journey of discovery to find out that what he thought was a shark problem is actually a people problem. As Stewart's battle to save sharks escalates, he uncovers grave dangers threatening not just sharks, but humanity. In an effort to uncover the truth and find the secret to saving our own species, Stewart embarks on a life-threatening adventure through 15 countries, over four years in the making. In the past four years the backdrop of ocean issues has changed completely. Saving sharks will be a pointless endeavor if we are losing everything else in the ocean, not just sharks. Burning fossil fuels is releasing carbon dioxide into the atmosphere; changing the oceans, changing atmospheric chemistry and altering our climate.

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