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The Tank

Name: The Tank
Director: Kellie Madison
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2017

Not Rated

Director

Kellie Madison

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Tank is a contained science fiction thriller that emphasizes survivalist tension and psychological isolation over social commentary. The narrative architecture centers on the catastrophic failure of a simulated Mars mission rather than exploring overlapping aspects of identity. Since the film does not provide evidence of intentional representation or the deconstruction of social hierarchies, it functions primarily as a genre-driven survival piece. The focus remains on the technical mission rather than challenging traditional clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Tank have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It focuses solely on the technical and psychological aspects of a Mars simulation.

How does The Tank portray gender?

Fair

The crew consists of six people, but their genders are not specified. There is no indication of gendered power dynamics or challenges to traditional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Tank?

Minimal

The racial makeup of the six-person crew is not specified. There is no indication of diverse casting or the use of non-white majority ensembles.

How does The Tank represent religion and culture?

Fair

The scientific setting avoids promoting specific religious morals. However, it is unclear if the film critiques Western institutions or adopts any anti-authoritarian viewpoints.

Does The Tank include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documentation of characters dealing with physical disabilities or neurodivergence. Mental health conditions do not play a central role in the plot.

Present on Screen

The film uses an isolated setting to effectively explore psychological breakdown during a mission failure.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentional representation of diverse identities or challenges to traditional social hierarchies.
There is no evidence of characters navigating disability or neurodivergence as central drivers of the plot.

Official Synopsis

On April 26, 2012, six people entered an Isolated Confined Environment with the mission to simulate a trip to Mars. Their mission was a catastrophic failure.

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