The Day the Sky Exploded
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Crack in the World
Representation Score
1.4/10
Minimal
1965
NRDirector
Andrew Marton
Runtime
96 minutes
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Crack in the World is a product of mid-20th century conventions, emphasizing grand-scale spectacle and traditional scientific heroism. The story structure reinforces established social hierarchies rather than challenging them. The film highlights masculine scientific authority and Western technological optimism, reflecting the demographic norms of 1965. Ultimately, the film serves as a classic disaster narrative, emphasizing Western dominance over nature through a traditional lens.
Category Breakdown
Does Crack in the World have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. It follows the typical heterosexual and cisgender norms common in 1965 studio films.
How does Crack in the World portray gender?
Male characters such as Dr. Steven Sorenson hold positions of leadership and take active roles in the story. Female characters seem to serve mainly as emotional support within the disaster narrative.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Crack in the World?
The casting likely reflects the predominantly white and Western standards of the mid-1960s. There is no indication of a diverse or multicultural cast.
How does Crack in the World represent religion and culture?
The story focuses on Western technology and science as tools to overcome natural disasters. It does not question Western or capitalist global structures.
Does Crack in the World include disability representation?
The film does not feature neurodivergence or physical disabilities as key plot points. The narrative emphasizes physical danger and geological crises.
Present on Screen
- The film presents a clear, high-stakes narrative focused on scientific problem-solving and global survival.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks diversity in gender roles, with technical ability to act concentrated almost entirely in male characters.
- The casting and cultural themes reflect a narrow, homogeneous Western perspective typical of the 1960s.
- There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or diverse cultural perspectives.
Official Synopsis
Dr. Steven Sorenson plans to tap the geothermal energy of the Earth's interior by means of a thermonuclear device detonated deep within the Earth. This experiment causes a crack to form and grow within the Earth's crust, which threatens to split the earth in two if it is not stopped in time.
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