The Business of Disease
2014

2019
PG-13Runtime
60 minutes
Average Rating
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We are living in a time that has been described as the age of loneliness. Statistics reveal that over the last few decades, the number of admittedly lonely people has doubled. Many individuals report they have trouble making friends and finding others to confide in. Despite advances in technology, living conditions, education and healthcare, it's apparent that we are feeling more alone than ever before. While it's true that this isolation impacts us psychologically and emotionally, what many of us don't realize is the negative impact it has on every aspect of our health and well-being. So what's caused this? How have we become so Disconnected? Wellness expert Tamer Soliman attempts to answer these questions by visiting cities across North America. Is it possible to overcome our modern day culture of disconnectedness and rediscover how essential we are to each other?
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film prioritizes universal sociological trends over specific identity-based narratives. It lacks intentional exploration of non-heteronormative identities, focusing instead on broad human experiences of isolation.
Gender Representation
The documentary maintains a gender-neutral, observational stance regarding the psychological impacts of loneliness. It does not feature significant character arcs that subvert or reinforce specific gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Set within North American urban environments, the film's scope suggests a diverse demographic landscape. However, it lacks specific evidence of high-agency minority representation within the interviews.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The narrative offers a critique of modern Western structures and technological progress. It examines how contemporary capitalist and social models contribute to the modern culture of disconnectedness.
Disability Representation
The film does not explicitly frame disability or neurodivergence through the lens of lived experience. While loneliness is a psychological state, it is not presented as a central disability arc.
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AI Analysis
The Great Disconnect functions as a sociological inquiry into the modern loneliness epidemic. It avoids reinforcing traditional hierarchies by questioning the systemic failures of technological and social progress. However, the film lacks the explicit, identity-driven focus necessary for a high diversity score. It occupies a middle ground, offering meaningful observation without deep dives into specific marginalized identities. Ultimately, the documentary treats isolation as a universal human condition rather than a lens for exploring intersectional or specific cultural experiences.
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