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Extinct

Extinct

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2021

TV-Y7

Director

David Silverman

Runtime

84 minutes

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Extinct is a traditional comedic adventure that prioritizes survivalist clichés over social commentary. Its diversity is largely incidental, stemming from its setting in Shanghai rather than a deliberate effort to represent underrepresented human identities. The use of fictional, non-human 'flummels' abstracts many human social hierarchies, making it difficult to assess systemic representation. While the Asian metropolis provides a non-Western perspective, the film does not engage in deep critiques of capitalism or cultural structures. Ultimately, the film functions as a high-concept comedy. It lacks intentionality regarding multi-layered frameworks or the representation of specific underrepresented groups, focusing instead on the humor of time-traveling creatures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Extinct have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. It follows a traditional comedic adventure format without including queer themes.

How does Extinct portray gender?

Fair

The anthropomorphic characters abstract human gender hierarchies, though specific interpersonal dynamics remain unclear. The protagonists' bumbling nature may subtly challenge traditional masculine archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Extinct?

Fair

Setting the story in modern-day Shanghai provides a welcome departure from Western-centric defaults. The non-Western backdrop offers a level of cultural variety through its environment.

How does Extinct represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative focuses on fish-out-of-water clichés rather than deep cultural critiques. It explores the clash of eras without deconstructing systemic power or institutions.

Does Extinct include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The protagonists rely on standard comedic archetypes rather than nuanced depictions of neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

  • The Shanghai setting provides a non-Western backdrop that avoids Anglo-centric defaults.
  • The use of anthropomorphic characters abstracts traditional human gender hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and same-sex intimacy.
  • There is no visible or invisible disability representation within the character archetypes.
  • The narrative misses opportunities for deeper cultural or systemic critique.

Official Synopsis

Op and Ed, two adorable donut-shaped animals - flummels - accidentally time-travel from 1835 to modern-day Shanghai. There they discover traffic, trans fats, and worst of all, that flummels are now extinct. It's up to this bumbling pair to save themselves and their species...and, just maybe, change the course of history.

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