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Mermaids on Mars

Name: Mermaids on Mars
Director: Jon V. Peters
Released: 2015
Duration: 20 min

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Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Jon V. Peters

Runtime

20 minutes

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Mermaids on Mars follows a traditional hero’s journey centered around a male protagonist. The plot revolves around a young boy trying to save Martian water and three mermaids from a destructive force. The narrative relies on conventional adventure clichés and a standard binary conflict. Although the speculative setting offers potential for metaphorical diversity, the character roles adhere to established hierarchies. Overall, the film lacks complexity in its representation. It prioritizes traditional hero archetypes over more progressive narrative approaches.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mermaids on Mars have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters exploring LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It also does not critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Mermaids on Mars portray gender?

Limited

A young boy is the main character driving the story. Mermaids are present but are portrayed as needing protection rather than being active participants.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mermaids on Mars?

Fair

The Martian setting allows for diverse representation through non-human species. However, there is no indication of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

How does Mermaids on Mars represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on a typical good-versus-evil conflict focused on environmental preservation. It does not critique Western institutions or traditional morality.

Does Mermaids on Mars include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities mentioned in the narrative. The film does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The speculative Martian setting provides a metaphorical backdrop for diversity through non-human species.
The plot introduces themes of environmentalism through the struggle to protect planetary water.

Limited or Absent

Female characters lack ability to act and are primarily portrayed as needing rescue.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with disabilities.
The story adheres to traditional hero archetypes without exploring more complex, layered identities.

Official Synopsis

A young boy travels to Mars to try and save the last of the planets water and the three mermaids who live there from a love struck Martian bent on destruction.

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