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The Bomb

Name: The Bomb
Director: Kevin Ford, Smriti Keshari, Eric Schlosser
Released: 2017
Duration: 55 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2017

Director

Kevin Ford, Smriti Keshari, Eric Schlosser

Runtime

55 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film primarily critiques global power dynamics rather than focusing on character-driven narratives. It explores the psychological and cultural fascination with mass destruction, challenging traditional notions of state power and military hegemony. By using archival footage and animation, the film adopts a broad, international perspective, moving the conversation beyond narrow Western viewpoints. The film’s diversity lies in its intellectual framework, which deconstructs traditional security paradigms and explores the moral relativism inherent in the nuclear arms race.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Bomb have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on geopolitical and technological themes rather than interpersonal identity. It does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or character arcs.

How does The Bomb portray gender?

Fair

The narrative prioritizes systemic critique over individual character studies. It challenges traditional male clichés of dominance by reframing nuclear hegemony as a psychological fascination.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Bomb?

Fair

The subject matter is inherently global and trans-border. The use of archival footage suggests an international perspective that moves beyond a strictly Anglo-centric viewpoint.

How does The Bomb represent religion and culture?

Good

The film engages deeply with institutional critique. It disrupts patriotic celebrations of technology by examining how societies rationalize the existential threat of the military-industrial complex.

Does The Bomb include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information available regarding the depiction of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions within this work.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional male clichés of dominance and conquest through a psychological lens.
Provides a global, trans-border perspective by utilizing diverse archival footage.
Critiques the military-industrial complex and traditional Western security paradigms.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit LGBTQ+ narratives or interpersonal identity politics.
Provides no information or representation regarding disability or mental health.
Focuses on systemic structures rather than individual, diverse character studies.

Official Synopsis

Filmmakers use archival footage and animation to explore the culture surrounding nuclear weapons, the fascination they inspire and the perverse appeal they still exert.

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