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Aftershock

Name: Aftershock
Director: Frank Harris
Released: 1990
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1990

Director

Frank Harris

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Aftershock follows the conventional science fiction and action clichés common in 1990. The narrative focuses on a standard first-contact plotline set against the backdrop of a global war, offering little evidence of intentional efforts to disrupt social hierarchies. The film lacks multi-layered character's ability to drive the story and systemic critique. It relies on traditional archetypes rather than complex, diverse storytelling, resulting in a low overall diversity score. Without documented evidence of diverse casting or progressive themes, the film remains a product of its era's mainstream genre standards.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aftershock have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on a first-contact scenario set during a global conflict, sticking to traditional genre conventions.

How does Aftershock portray gender?

Limited

The wartime setting emphasizes traditional masculine hierarchies. There are no indications of subverted gender roles or non-traditional character dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aftershock?

Limited

Despite the global scale implied by a World War III setting, the film does not provide specific details about ethnic diversity. The cast lacks verifiable multi-layered or intentional racial blending.

How does Aftershock represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on geopolitical conflict without addressing cultural critique. The alien perspective does not serve as a metaphor for systemic oppression or social critique.

Does Aftershock include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not represent neurodivergence or sensory impairments.

Present on Screen

The global scale of a World War III setting theoretically allows for a wide range of international characters.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender gender roles.
There is no visible or invisible disability representation within the character set.
The narrative fails to provide verifiable racial diversity or intentional multi-layered casting.
The story lacks a critique of systemic oppression or cultural institutions.

Official Synopsis

An alien visits Earth during World War III, learns English by absorbing a dictionary, and meets good and bad earthlings.

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