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Nature: Yosemite

Name: Nature: Yosemite
Released: 2017
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2017

TV-G

Runtime

60 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Nature: Yosemite is an ecological study focused on the biological and hydrological cycles of the Sierra Nevada. The narrative structure prioritizes environmental stressors, such as drought and wildfire, over human-centric social stories. Since the film serves as a pedagogical nature documentary, it remains largely indifferent to social identity politics. By focusing on material environmental realities, it avoids harmful stereotypes. Ultimately, the work lacks the depth required for a high diversity score, as its primary 'characters' are non-human species and geological formations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Nature: Yosemite have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on geological processes and wildlife survival. There are no LGBTQ+ characters, romantic subplots, or explorations of gender identity.

How does Nature: Yosemite portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on scientists and adventurers. These roles are typically gender-neutral, and there is no explicit evidence of gendered dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Nature: Yosemite?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes ecological subjects like bighorn sheep and pika. Human participants are present, but the focus remains on the American wilderness.

How does Nature: Yosemite represent religion and culture?

Good

The film addresses systemic challenges like climate change and water scarcity. It frames the environment through a lens of precariousness and future threats.

Does Nature: Yosemite include disability representation?

Fair

The presence of adventurers implies physical capability. However, there is no information regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent or physically disabled individuals.

Present on Screen

Avoids harmful social stereotypes by focusing on systemic environmental shifts.
Addresses contemporary global issues like climate change and resource scarcity.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered character depth and social narrative elements.
Provides no verifiable representation of diverse human identities or disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Yosemite was forged by time and shaped by the power of water. Water made life possible in this "stone wilderness," carved out the iconic Yosemite Valley, and gave birth to the Earth's largest living trees. But with climate change, Yosemite is feeling the heat. Water is scarcer and the threat of wildfire is more common. Join scientists and adventurers as they explore the past, present, and future of the Sierra Nevada's (a mountain range which stretches from California into Nevada through Yosemite) most precious resource, its water. Glide over the Yosemite Valley, climb trees as tall as buildings, and see how critters both great and small - from the bighorn sheep to the American pika - survive through drought, wildfire, and mountains of snow, as we investigate one of America's great wildernesses.

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