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An Obese World

An Obese World

Representation Score

7.2/10

Good

2020

Director

Thierry de Lestrade, Sylvie Gilman

Runtime

88 minutes

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An Obese World serves as a sociological study of a global health crisis. It emphasizes structural factors rather than individual stories, which limits the exploration of identity-based themes. The film's strength lies in shifting the narrative from personal responsibility to systemic and global factors. By framing obesity as a planetary issue, it critiques institutions and environments that contribute to poor health. However, the clinical nature of the documentary means it lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or specific gender-related dynamics. Its focus on systemic issues keeps the diversity profile moderate.

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Category Breakdown

Does An Obese World have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on the physiological and systemic factors contributing to obesity. There are no explicit stories or characters highlighting LGBTQ+ experiences or non-traditional gender identities.

How does An Obese World portray gender?

Fair

The film examines a global health crisis through a systemic lens. It does not specifically address the roles or hierarchies related to gender.

How racially and ethnically diverse is An Obese World?

Fair

The investigation addresses a planetary health issue, suggesting a broad scope that includes various geographic and ethnic contexts.

How does An Obese World represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative challenges Western views by presenting obesity as a widespread problem caused by global capitalism and industrial food systems.

Does An Obese World include disability representation?

Fair

Obesity is discussed as a medical condition within the film. The focus on systemic interventions suggests a look at how individuals navigate health issues with more control and involvement.

Present on Screen

  • Shifts the focus from individual blame to systemic and global drivers of health.
  • Challenges Western paradigms by examining the impact of global capitalism on health.
  • Maintains a planetary scope that includes diverse geographic and ethnic perspectives.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit stories or characters highlighting LGBTQ+ experiences or non-traditional gender identities.
  • Does not provide specific evidence regarding the roles or hierarchies related to gender.
  • The clinical approach limits the depth of specific, identity-driven storytelling.

Official Synopsis

As obesity progresses inexorably, Sylvie Gilman and Thierry de Lestrade investigate the causes of this planetary plague and reveal the fight waged in certain countries to stem it.

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