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Body Team 12

Name: Body Team 12
Director: David Darg
Released: 2015
Duration: 13 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2015

TV-PG

Director

David Darg

Runtime

13 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Body Team 12 is a powerful portrayal of human resilience during the Ebola outbreak. By focusing on the local context, it shifts the perspective away from a Western-centric viewpoint. However, the film prioritizes the practical aspects of crisis management over identity-focused narratives. It serves primarily as an observational study of crisis response rather than a tool for social change.

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Category Breakdown

Does Body Team 12 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or stories in the film. It focuses on the experiences of the medical and recovery teams.

How does Body Team 12 portray gender?

Limited

The cast reflects the male-dominated nature of high-risk recovery sectors during the Ebola crisis. The story emphasizes practical labor without questioning traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Body Team 12?

Fair

The documentary highlights the crisis in a non-Western, predominantly non-white region. ability to act is shared between local communities and specialized teams.

How does Body Team 12 represent religion and culture?

Good

The film examines the limits of institutional responses to crises and emphasizes individual resilience. It promotes a humanistic outlook rather than religious or institutional solutions.

Does Body Team 12 include disability representation?

Fair

The film does not include characters with permanent disabilities. Instead, it focuses on the temporary physical and mental impacts of extreme labor.

Present on Screen

Focuses on a non-Western geographic context to highlight the crisis.
Offers a deep look at the psychological and physical toll of extreme labor.

Limited or Absent

Could include more stories and characters related to LGBTQ+ identities.
Does not address or challenge traditional gender roles within the recovery teams.
Does not provide character arcs that give ability to act to individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Body Team 12 is tasked with collecting the dead at the height of the Ebola outbreak. These body collectors have arguably the most dangerous and gruesome job in the world. Yet despite the strain they emerge as heroes while the film explores their philosophy and strength.

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