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The World According to Amazon

Name: The World According to Amazon
Director: Thomas Lafarge, Adrien Pinon
Released: 2019
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

8.9/10

Excellent

2019

Director

Thomas Lafarge, Adrien Pinon

Runtime

72 minutes

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The documentary shines by breaking down institutional power and showing the human impact of global capitalism. It excels at presenting a massive corporate entity through a diverse social lens, emphasizing individual lives over corporate narratives. While the film offers a broad view of the global workforce, it lacks specific representation for certain groups. The focus remains on systemic issues rather than detailed character studies for underrepresented groups. Overall, the film critically examines how a mega-machine affects human existence, offering a nuanced look at the intersection of private life and global industry.

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Category Breakdown

Does The World According to Amazon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film doesn't include explicit stories about LGBTQ+ individuals or specific character arcs. Instead, it focuses on how personal identities interact with large corporate systems.

How does The World According to Amazon portray gender?

Good

The documentary presents a wide range of workers' experiences, highlighting the impact of corporate structures on everyday lives. It contrasts the mega-machine with individual lives to show the diversity of workers.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The World According to Amazon?

Good

By investigating a global company, the film naturally includes a multi-ethnic workforce. It looks at how a global corporation affects the diverse population of today’s economy.

How does The World According to Amazon represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film strongly critiques Western economic systems and late-stage capitalism. It highlights the tension between corporate interests and personal or community values.

Does The World According to Amazon include disability representation?

Fair

There are no specific stories about people with disabilities taking charge of their lives. However, the film examines the pressures of high-stress work environments and the physical and mental strain on workers.

Present on Screen

Presents a critical, multi-perspective view of corporate structures and their impact on society.
Highlights the diverse, international realities of a globalized workforce.
Strongly critiques late-stage capitalism and Western economic dominance.

Limited or Absent

Could include more explicit stories about LGBTQ+ individuals and their experiences.
Should provide clearer representation for neurodivergent and physically disabled individuals.

Official Synopsis

This film dives into the world of Amazon, its story and view of the world. It offers a large social fresco backed up by an in-depth investigation where private lives meet the mega-machine.

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