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Wastelander

Name: Wastelander
Director: Angelo Lopes
Released: 2018
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2018

Director

Angelo Lopes

Runtime

90 minutes

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Wastelander follows conventional post-apocalyptic clichés, focusing on a singular protagonist's journey and traditional survivalist themes. The narrative structure prioritizes a male-led struggle for stability and home, avoiding deeper engagement with diverse identities. This approach steers clear of challenging existing social hierarchies or providing more nuanced representation. Ultimately, the film delivers a straightforward action-adventure experience, avoiding complex explorations of diverse identities and societal structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wastelander have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on an ex-soldier and does not address LGBTQ+ identities or themes that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Wastelander portray gender?

Fair

The story follows a typical hero's journey led by a male protagonist. The narrative emphasizes traditional masculine roles of leadership and protection.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wastelander?

Fair

The film features a group of survivors that could include people from various ethnic backgrounds. However, there are no high-profile characters of color or intentional racial depth.

How does Wastelander represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot revolves around physical conflict and survival against raiders. It does not explore moral relativism or critiques of Western institutions and organized religion.

Does Wastelander include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergence or physical impairment within the story.

Present on Screen

The potential for an ensemble cast is suggested by the presence of a makeshift group of survivors.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional masculine archetypes for leadership and plot progression.
There is no visible engagement with LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
The narrative lacks high-profile characters of color or intentional racial depth.
The story does not explore moral relativism or critiques of established cultural institutions.

Official Synopsis

In a post-apocalyptic landscape, an ex-soldier wanders in search of his lost home and family. Along the way, he joins a makeshift group of survivors who convince him to lead them through the wasteland. But when a band of pillaging raiders comes after them, they must fight to survive in this cruel dystopia.

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