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Among Us

Among Us

2017

Director

Caroline Cory

Runtime

96 minutes

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Synopsis

Based on the jaw-dropping contact accounts of individuals from around the world, AMONG US explores the suspicious phenomenon of non-human presence on Earth, from angels to ETs, and unveils the many ways they may be interacting, communicating and transferring subliminal information into our consciousness and potentially our DNA. The film ultimately shows that the interconnectedness of all species may be beneficial and most likely inevitable for the evolution of an intelligent universe. This film has been released in some territories under the title: "ET Contact: They are here".

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Overall Score

5.1/10

Fair


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Limited

The film lacks explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex intimacy. It does not offer character-driven explorations of non-cisnormative identities or critiques of heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

The narrative de-emphasizes traditional masculine leadership by focusing on collective spiritual evolution. However, there is no evidence of female characters driving the story through intellectual or physical dominance.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The film adopts a global scope by drawing on accounts from individuals worldwide. Despite this, there is no specific evidence of race-bent casting or high-agency characters of color.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The documentary promotes a cosmic spirituality that prioritizes universal interconnectedness over organized religious dogmas. It uses non-human entities to critique the limitations of current human social structures.

Disability Representation

Fair

The film does not explicitly center on characters with visible or invisible disabilities. While it discusses consciousness expansion, it lacks evidence of characters with disabilities exercising agency.

Strengths

  • Subverts traditional religious dogmas by promoting a universal, cosmic spirituality.
  • Challenges human-centric perspectives through a focus on interconnectedness.
  • Adopts a global scope by incorporating accounts from individuals around the world.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisnormative experiences.
  • Provides little evidence of high-agency characters of color or diverse racial casting.
  • Fails to center characters with disabilities or explore neurodivergent agency.

AI Analysis

Among Us offers a philosophical departure from Western institutional norms by focusing on cosmic interconnectedness. It succeeds in subverting traditional religious frameworks, presenting a postmodern view of identity through the lens of extraterrestrial and spiritual interaction. However, the documentary struggles with concrete human representation. While the scope is global, the film lacks specific, visible evidence of diverse racial, gendered, or LGBTQ+ identities driving the narrative. The focus remains largely on abstract concepts of evolution rather than specific human experiences. Ultimately, the film provides a nuanced perspective on the human condition by deconstructing traditional hierarchies, even if it fails to provide robust representation across standard demographic categories.

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