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Wonders of the Moon

Name: Wonders of the Moon
Director: James Van Der Pool
Released: 2018
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Fair

2018

Director

James Van Der Pool

Runtime

60 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Wonders of the Moon is a traditional scientific documentary centered on celestial mechanics. Its narrative focuses on the rhythms of nature rather than human identity or social commentary. While the film achieves geographic breadth by observing the moon from various global locales, it lacks the intentionality to drive progressive social narratives. The low score reflects a lack of engagement with identity markers rather than an active promotion of hierarchies. Ultimately, the film functions as a natural history study. It remains focused on the physical impact of the moon on Earth, leaving human-centric social dynamics entirely unaddressed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wonders of the Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary focuses solely on astronomical phenomena and lunar cycles. There are no characters or narratives related to LGBTQ+ issues or gender identity.

How does Wonders of the Moon portray gender?

Limited

The film centers on geological and astronomical processes rather than human social structures. It does not address gender hierarchies or gendered archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wonders of the Moon?

Fair

The documentary maintains a global perspective through locations such as Hong Kong, Wales, and Wyoming. However, it is unclear if this geographic scope includes diverse casting or crew representation.

How does Wonders of the Moon represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film serves as an educational tool about the natural world. It avoids religious dogma but does not explicitly engage with secularist or anti-capitalist themes.

Does Wonders of the Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative is strictly limited to lunar activity and solar eclipses. There is no mention of neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or sensory impairments.

Present on Screen

The documentary utilizes a wide geographic scope, spanning from Hong Kong to Wyoming.
It provides a globalized perspective on how lunar cycles affect life on Earth.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks engagement with social identity markers or human-centric narratives.
There is no intentionality regarding the representation of diverse human demographics or disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Documentary which uses the latest, most detailed imagery to reveal the monthly life cycle of the moon. From Wales to Wyoming, Hong Kong to Croydon, the programme finds out how the moon shapes life on Earth, as well as exploring its mysterious dark side and discovering how the moon's journey around Earth delivers one of nature's most awe-inspiring events - a total solar eclipse. And at the end of a remarkable year of lunar activity, we find out why so many supermoons have been lighting up the night sky.

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