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Above and Below
Representation Score
3.3/10
Limited
2015
Not RatedDirector
Nicolas Steiner
Runtime
120 minutes
Average Rating
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Above and Below is a specialized documentary that focuses on the mechanics of survival rather than identity-based narratives. The film uses a mosaic structure to explore individuals navigating high-stakes, isolated landscapes. Since the work aims to highlight universal commonalities among its subjects, it avoids deconstructing social hierarchies. The main conflict centers on man versus nature rather than social commentary. While the film lacks complexity in terms of diverse identities, it excels as a character study of resilience. It delves into the raw, unglamorized reality of survival in extreme environments.
Category Breakdown
Does Above and Below have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
How does Above and Below portray gender?
Female characters like April and Cindy show strength and professional purpose. However, the film emphasizes traditional masculine traits like grit and physical endurance.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Above and Below?
The subjects represent local demographics of specialized environments. The story focuses on a shared human condition rather than specific racial or ethnic diversity.
How does Above and Below represent religion and culture?
The documentary highlights Western values such as self-reliance. It avoids religious or political frameworks, focusing instead on a secular, humanistic perspective.
Does Above and Below include disability representation?
The film examines the psychological and physiological limits of the human body. Mental strain and physical fragility are central to the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Female characters are shown as capable, high-functioning professionals with clear roles.
- The film avoids 'inspiration porn' by presenting the raw reality of physical struggle.
- It offers a deep look at the psychological and physiological limits of the human body.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks significant racial diversity or representation of different ethnic backgrounds.
- There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or exploration of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
- The narrative emphasizes traditional masculine traits of rugged individualism.
Official Synopsis
Above and Below is a rough and rhythmic roller coaster ride seating five survivors in their daily hustle through an apocalyptic world. A journey of challenges and beauty in uncomfortable places: Rick & Cindy, Godfather Lalo in the flood channels deep down under the shiny strip of Sin City. Dave in the dry and lonesome Californian desert and April in simulation for a Mars mission in the Utah desert. Through the hustle, the pain and the laughs, we are whisked away to an unfamiliar world, yet quickly discover the souls we encounter are perhaps not that different from our own.
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