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The Blockchain and Us

Name: The Blockchain and Us
Director: Manuel Stagars
Released: 2017
Duration: 32 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2017

Director

Manuel Stagars

Runtime

32 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Blockchain and Us functions primarily as a technical and historical exploration of decentralized systems. It prioritizes the mechanics of financial disruption over identity-driven storytelling. While the film lacks engagement with LGBTQ+, gender, or racial representation, it finds strength in its cultural critique. By framing blockchain as a tool to bypass banks and governments, it disrupts conventional economic governance. Ultimately, the documentary offers a systemic shift in power dynamics rather than a diverse social tapestry, resulting in a score that reflects its specialized, technical focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Blockchain and Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on the technical and historical evolution of decentralized finance. It does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight identities.

How does The Blockchain and Us portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on the invention of Bitcoin and the mystery of Satoshi Nakamoto. It does not show any women in technical leadership roles or explore gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Blockchain and Us?

Fair

The film uses a historical comparison between the Wright brothers and Satoshi Nakamoto. It does not provide any evidence of intentional racial complexity or cross-cultural impact.

How does The Blockchain and Us represent religion and culture?

Good

The film challenges Western institutional frameworks by promoting a decentralized worldview. It emphasizes technology that operates independently of traditional state-sanctioned monetary systems.

Does The Blockchain and Us include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No evidence of their presence is available.

Present on Screen

The narrative structure effectively challenges traditional Western institutional frameworks.
It promotes a decentralized worldview that critiques centralized capitalism and state authority.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks significant engagement with identity-based representation such as gender or race.
There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ narratives or the inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When the Wright brothers invented the airplane in 1903, it was hard to imagine there would be over 500,000 people traveling in the air at any point in time today. In 2008, Satoshi Nakamoto invented Bitcoin and the blockchain. For the first time in history, his invention made it possible to send money around the globe without banks, governments or any other intermediaries. Satoshi is a mystery character, and just like the Wright brothers, he solved an unsolvable problem. The concept of the blockchain isn't very intuitive. But still, many people believe it is a game changer.

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