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1997
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The Alternate
Representation Score
2.2/10
Limited
2000
RDirector
Sam Firstenberg
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
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The Alternate is a typical action thriller that emphasizes political manipulation and institutional betrayal over social or identity-based themes. The plot revolves around a CIA black ops team staging a kidnapping to boost presidential approval ratings, which spirals into internal greed. While the film critiques political transparency and the reliability of Western institutions, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The narrative focuses on power dynamics within a narrow framework, emphasizing the subversion of political optics over diverse representation. Ultimately, the film operates as a conventional thriller without diverse casting or identity-driven ability to act.
Category Breakdown
Does The Alternate have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The plot focuses solely on the mechanics of a political kidnapping.
How does The Alternate portray gender?
The story centers on a male-dominated hierarchy involving the President and a CIA black ops team. Female characters do not have significant roles or challenge male leadership.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Alternate?
The story focuses on Western political figures such as the US Presidency and the CIA. It lacks non-white characters or diverse casting.
How does The Alternate represent religion and culture?
The film presents a critical view of state power by depicting the Presidency and CIA as entities capable of staging fraudulent crises. It questions the integrity of traditional political institutions.
Does The Alternate include disability representation?
The film does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Neurodivergence and chronic illness are not part of the character arcs.
Present on Screen
- Provides a compelling critique of political transparency and institutional integrity.
- Presents a high-concept narrative about the subversion of political optics and public relations.
Limited or Absent
- Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities, disabilities, or diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
- Features a male-dominated hierarchy with limited female roles or leadership.
- Depicts Western power structures homogeneously without diverse casting.
Official Synopsis
The President of the United States, in the midst of negative public opinion, is kidnapped while attending a charity function. However, this is all part of a plan to boost his ratings, the 'kidnappers' being a CIA black ops team. It seems like a great idea until the leader of the black ops decides he can make it away with the ransom money himself, but one of his team has other ideas.
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