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The History of Future Folk

Name: The History of Future Folk
Director: Jeremy Kipp Walker, John Mitchell
Released: 2012
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2012

Director

Jeremy Kipp Walker, John Mitchell

Runtime

86 minutes

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The film uses the science fiction cliché of an alien observer to explore human connections, but it adheres to traditional storytelling structures. While the alien perspective offers a unique viewpoint on human culture, the film does not leverage this to challenge identity politics or systemic issues. Ultimately, the narrative prioritizes a conventional romantic storyline over more complex multi-layered themes.

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Category Breakdown

Does The History of Future Folk have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The story focuses on a relationship between a heterosexual alien and a human woman. There is no representation of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The History of Future Folk portray gender?

Fair

The film follows a typical romantic comedy structure. It does not challenge traditional gender roles or social hierarchies through its character interactions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The History of Future Folk?

Limited

The production features a mostly white cast set in an urban environment. The narrative does not use its sci-fi premise to explore racial diversity or diverse casting.

How does The History of Future Folk represent religion and culture?

Fair

While the alien perspective critiques human behavior, the film does not deeply examine Western institutions such as religion or patriotism.

Does The History of Future Folk include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication that physical or cognitive differences play a central role in the characters' development or the overall narrative.

Present on Screen

The alien observer cliché provides a fresh angle to examine human culture from an external perspective.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on conventional romantic clichés and lacks multi-layered depth.
The cast and settings are primarily focused on Anglo-centric and straight-centered norms.
The story misses chances to use its sci-fi premise to challenge established social hierarchies or systemic structures.

Official Synopsis

An alien intending to claim Earth for his people before their homeworld is destroyed by a comet decides not to eliminate humanity when he hears their music. Instead, he lives among them until another alien is sent to find and kill him.

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