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Big Time

Name: Big Time
Director: Kaspar Astrup Schröder
Released: 2017
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2017

Director

Kaspar Astrup Schröder

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Big Time serves mainly as a professional profile of Bjarke Ingels. The documentary delves into the logistical and technical intricacies of large-scale urban development in Manhattan, emphasizing personal ambition and monumental architecture over social identity narratives. While the film captures the globalized construction industry, it adheres to a conventional biographical format. The narrative is centered around a male protagonist navigating established power hierarchies, which restricts the exploration of diverse social viewpoints. The setting naturally suggests a multicultural backdrop, yet the film’s primary focus remains on the interplay between individual creativity and systemic urban regulations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Big Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit stories or narratives about LGBTQ+ individuals. It focuses more on professional achievements and technical challenges rather than exploring non-traditional gender identities.

How does Big Time portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a single male protagonist who navigates traditional power structures. It emphasizes his role and control over the narrative, rather than showcasing a variety of gender perspectives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Big Time?

Fair

Set in Manhattan, the film highlights a multicultural urban environment. Although the main character is Danish, the scope of the projects suggests involvement with diverse international partners.

How does Big Time represent religion and culture?

Fair

The documentary examines the tension between creative vision and capitalist systems. It portrays the protagonist navigating zoning laws and corporate interests within a Western context.

Does Big Time include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documentation indicating the presence of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Highlights the multicultural, globalized atmosphere of large-scale Manhattan urban development.
Offers a detailed examination of the tension between creative vision and rigid capitalist structures.

Limited or Absent

Could benefit from including stories or narratives about LGBTQ+ individuals or non-traditional gender identities.
Should consider featuring a wider range of gender perspectives in leadership roles.
Needs to address the representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Big Time gets up close with Danish architectural prodigy Bjarke Ingels over a period of six years while he is struggling to complete his largest projects yet, the Manhattan skyscraper W57 and Two World Trade Center.

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