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Sanctuary Population One

Name: Sanctuary Population One
Director: Lilly Heart Marriott
Released: 2018
Duration: 76 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2018

Director

Lilly Heart Marriott

Runtime

76 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sanctuary Population One primarily follows the established clichés of the post-apocalyptic action genre. The story revolves around a young man's survival and search for family, which limits the visibility of diverse identities. However, the film offers some subtle shifts through its directorial lens. Having a female director in a male-dominated genre provides a framework that may challenge standard masculine-centric clichés, even if the central plot remains conventional. Ultimately, the film's diversity is limited by a lack of specific information regarding race and LGBTQ identity. It functions as a standard genre piece that disrupts societal structures through its setting rather than through explicit character representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sanctuary Population One have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not feature any explicitly identified LGBTQ characters or dynamics that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. The story focuses on Ethan's journey to find his family, following a traditional storyline.

How does Sanctuary Population One portray gender?

Fair

Although the main character is male, the film is directed by a woman. This suggests potential for women to play significant roles in the story, despite the survivalist setting.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sanctuary Population One?

Limited

No specific information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The production does not provide details that would confirm diverse representation.

How does Sanctuary Population One represent religion and culture?

Fair

The post-apocalyptic setting naturally challenges traditional institutions like organized religion and government. The conflict with the Med-Ex militia highlights a critique of systemic authority.

Does Sanctuary Population One include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no indication of neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

The female direction offers a potential for narratives that deviate from traditional masculine-centric action clichés.
The post-apocalyptic setting provides a natural framework for questioning established societal norms.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks specific information about the racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
There is no visible representation of LGBTQ characters or dynamics that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight.
The narrative does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young idealist, Ethan, is left searching for his family while fighting the infected, Med-Ex militia and bloodthirsty marauders, and the ghosts of his past.

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