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Survivors

Survivors

Representation Score

8.8/10

Excellent

2018

Director

Arthur Pratt, Banker White, Lansana Mansaray, Anna Fitch

Runtime

87 minutes

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Survivors stands out as a powerful documentary by shifting the focus away from Western institutions to the lived experiences of Sierra Leoneans during a crisis. The film's strength lies in its localized perspective, which avoids the detached, external observation common in global health reporting. By focusing on the sociopolitical landscape of Sierra Leone, it offers an intimate portrait of resilience. However, the film’s emphasis on public health may limit the exploration of specific identity-based narratives. It is unclear whether disability is portrayed through individual ability to act or solely as medical case studies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Survivors have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or relationships outside of traditional heterosexual norms. Instead, it focuses on the broader themes of survival and healthcare during a crisis.

How does Survivors portray gender?

Fair

The documentary highlights how health issues affect various groups. While the specific roles of individuals are not clearly defined, the film centers on the experiences of those navigating the crisis.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Survivors?

Excellent

The film offers high representation by focusing on the non-Western perspective of Sierra Leone. It shifts the usual Western-centric viewpoint to highlight the realities of life during the crisis.

How does Survivors represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative challenges the typical Western-centric view by emphasizing local sociopolitical conflicts. It examines the tension between local customs and international medical interventions during the crisis.

Does Survivors include disability representation?

Good

The film looks at physical vulnerability and the impact of illness on the body. It provides a close-up view of physical impairments caused by the Ebola outbreak.

Present on Screen

  • Focuses on the non-Western perspective of Sierra Leoneans during a crisis.
  • Provides an intimate, localized view of systemic crisis and community resilience.
  • Disrupts the traditional Western-centric gaze in global health reporting.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not explicitly address LGBTQ+ identities or relationships outside of traditional norms.
  • Unclear if disability is portrayed through individual ability to act or solely as medical case studies.

Official Synopsis

Survivors presents an intimate portrait of Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak, exposing the complexity of the epidemic and the sociopolitical turmoil that lies in its wake.

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