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Being
Representation Score
1.1/10
Minimal
2020
Director
Douglas C. Williams
Runtime
86 minutes
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Being (2020) operates as a traditional science fiction encounter story. The narrative focuses on the suspense of an extraterrestrial event within a secluded, small-town setting rather than exploring social identity. The production follows conventional cinematic structures, prioritizing the genre clichés of isolation and discovery. It lacks the intentional subversion of Western institutional norms or multi-layered representation found in more progressive works. Ultimately, the film appears to reinforce standard social hierarchies rather than deconstructing them through its character arcs or demographic makeup.
Category Breakdown
Does Being have LGBTQ+ representation?
There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities in the film. The movie does not address the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does Being portray gender?
The cast includes both male and female actors. However, the farmhouse setting suggests a reliance on traditional domestic roles without challenging gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Being?
The ensemble follows conventional casting patterns for rural dramas. There is no indication of a non-white majority or race-bent casting.
How does Being represent religion and culture?
The setting leans toward traditional Western communal values. The science fiction elements do not explicitly introduce anti-religious or secularist-priority narratives.
Does Being include disability representation?
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are identified. The film lacks evidence of neurodivergent ability to act or inclusive casting.
Present on Screen
- Features a mix of veteran male and female performers in the ensemble cast.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks visible markers of multi-layered representation or diverse identity-based narratives.
- Follows conventional casting patterns that do not challenge traditional social hierarchies.
- Provides no evidence of disability representation or neurodivergent ability to act.
Official Synopsis
A festive gathering in a secluded small-town farmhouse in the mountains is brought to a halt when a bright burst of light explodes from the barn. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, they carefully investigate, making a discovery not of this world.
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