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David Blaine: Frozen in Time

Name: David Blaine: Frozen in Time
Director: Roger Goodman
Released: 2000
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2000

PG-13

Director

Roger Goodman

Runtime

60 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The documentary is a focused study of a single act of physical endurance. Its structure does not allow for engagement with multi-layered themes. The narrative adheres to a traditional, individualistic framework of achievement, resulting in limited engagement with diverse social, racial, or cultural perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does David Blaine: Frozen in Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on David Blaine's physical feat and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities.

How does David Blaine: Frozen in Time portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a male protagonist showcasing his endurance. It emphasizes traditional masculine traits of toughness without featuring female characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is David Blaine: Frozen in Time?

Minimal

Set in a diverse urban environment, the film focuses narrowly on its main subject. It lacks diverse casting and perspectives reflecting multiple aspects of identity.

How does David Blaine: Frozen in Time represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film highlights individual spectacle within a commercialized Western media context. It does not explore religious or cultural critiques from various viewpoints.

Does David Blaine: Frozen in Time include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary captures the physical strain and vulnerability during a stunt but does not feature characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused portrayal of extreme physical willpower and endurance.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of diverse identities, including gender, race, and LGBTQ+ perspectives.
The film does not engage with broader cultural or social contexts beyond the individual stunt.

Official Synopsis

On November 27, 2000, Blaine began a stunt called "Frozen in Time", which was covered on a TV special. Blaine stood encased in a massive block of ice located in Times Square, New York City. He was lightly dressed and seen to be shivering even before the blocks of ice were sealed around him. A tube supplied him with air and water while his urine was removed with another tube. He was encased in the box of ice for 63 hours, 42 minutes and 15 seconds before being removed with chain saws. The ice was transparent and resting on an elevated platform to show that he was actually inside the ice the entire time.

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