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Strange New World

Name: Strange New World
Director: Robert Butler
Released: 1975
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1975

PG-13

Director

Robert Butler

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Strange New World reflects the conventions of its time, adhering to the demographic and narrative standards of mid-1970s American television. While it features women in professional scientific roles, the overall narrative lacks complexity in addressing diverse identities. The film maintains traditional hierarchies and Western-centric storytelling. It does not provide opportunities for underrepresented groups or engage in systemic critiques, focusing instead on a standard survival premise. Overall, the work is a conventional genre piece that upholds established social frameworks without offering progressive representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Strange New World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It follows the conventional character types typical of 1970s television.

How does Strange New World portray gender?

Fair

Dr. Allison Crowley is a professional scientist, providing a positive example of women in science. However, other female roles are often limited to supporting or romantic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Strange New World?

Limited

The cast primarily consists of Western actors, with no significant representation of non-Anglo-Saxon ethnicities. The main storyline does not feature diverse ethnic groups.

How does Strange New World represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western survivalist values and the preservation of knowledge. It lacks any significant cultural critiques or perspectives from outside Western traditions.

Does Strange New World include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no instances of neurodivergence or physical impairments among the characters.

Present on Screen

Features women in professional scientific roles within the hierarchy.

Limited or Absent

Needs more representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight characters.
Requires more racial and ethnic diversity within the main cast.
Should include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Could benefit from exploring diverse cultural perspectives and systemic critiques.

Official Synopsis

In the near future, a group of scientists living in a space ship wake up from a hibernation state and come back to an apocalyptic Earth.

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