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Extraordinary: The Seeding

Extraordinary: The Seeding

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2019

Not Rated

Director

Jon Sumple

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Jon Sumple’s documentary focuses on paranormal phenomena, making it a niche inquiry rather than a tool for social deconstruction. The narrative emphasizes species-level evolution over human social identity, prioritizing speculative subjects over human social identity. While the film offers a departure from traditional human-centric perspectives, it lacks a structured multi-layered framework. The focus on fringe sociological inquiry means that demographic representation is incidental rather than intentional. Ultimately, the work does not engage with the deconstruction of social hierarchies, resulting in a low score across most identity-based categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Extraordinary: The Seeding have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The documentary does not include any visible representation of LGBTQ+ narratives or non-binary gender identities. The focus remains on biological processes rather than human sexual orientation.

How does Extraordinary: The Seeding portray gender?

Fair

The film does not address gendered power dynamics or challenge traditional hierarchies. Instead, it focuses on macro-level biological processes rather than individual gender experiences.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Extraordinary: The Seeding?

Fair

Alejandro Rojas's inclusion suggests some ethnic diversity among participants. However, the film does not use these identities to critique systemic racial structures.

How does Extraordinary: The Seeding represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film questions Western scientific materialism by challenging human exceptionalism. It investigates speculative phenomena, disrupting conventional biological sovereignty.

Does Extraordinary: The Seeding include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the inclusion of neurodivergent individuals or people with physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The film challenges traditional Western scientific materialism.
  • It disrupts conventional understandings of human exceptionalism.
  • The cast includes diverse participants like Alejandro Rojas.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks intentional representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • There is no focus on gendered power dynamics or ability to act.
  • The narrative fails to engage with systemic racial or disability-based frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Filmmaker Jon Sumple explores alien hybridization programs, why they're happening and their impact on humanity.

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