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Asteroid

Name: Asteroid
Director: Bradford May
Released: 1997
Duration: 120 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1997

Director

Bradford May

Runtime

120 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Asteroid (1997) operates as a standard disaster-thriller ensemble piece. It utilizes a cross-section of societal roles—scientists, first responders, and government officials—to drive a high-stakes survival plot. The film adheres to the storytelling norms of its era, prioritizing a global catastrophe template over the exploration of diverse identities. It relies on established social roles and institutional competence to build tension. Ultimately, the work functions as a traditionalist narrative that mirrors the demographic and cultural expectations of 1990s television movies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Asteroid have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not depict any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. The story revolves around traditional family units and professional partnerships.

How does Asteroid portray gender?

Fair

Women are shown in roles of intellectual and medical authority, such as astronomers and doctors. These roles are balanced against traditional masculine roles like physical heroism.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Asteroid?

Limited

The narrative follows the demographic conventions of late-90s American television, focusing on characters from Kansas, Dallas, and the U.S. government without indicating diverse casting.

How does Asteroid represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western institutional responses and the preservation of social order. It aligns with traditional values regarding patriotism and organized authority during a crisis.

Does Asteroid include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Includes women in positions of intellectual authority and professional expertise.
Features a diverse range of societal roles, from scientists to first responders.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Follows homogeneous demographic conventions typical of late-90s American media.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

With the discovery of an incoming asteroid, the government of America formulate a plan to destroy it. When the plan fails, all the world can do is wait. The main impact zone is revealed to be Dallas, Texas. Generally, the plot follows the lives and reactions of several characters: an astronomer, her father, her son, two firefighters from Kansas, two young doctors in Dallas and the heads of the government agency in charge of the situation.

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