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The Great Disconnect

Name: The Great Disconnect
Released: 2019
Duration: 60 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2019

PG-13

Runtime

60 minutes

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The Great Disconnect serves as a sociological study of modern loneliness. It questions systemic failures in technological and social progress without reinforcing traditional hierarchies. However, the film lacks an explicit focus on specific underrepresented identities, which limits its diversity score. It provides meaningful observations without delving deeply into multi-layered or specific cultural experiences. Ultimately, the documentary views isolation as a universal human condition rather than a lens for exploring specific identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Great Disconnect have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on broad human experiences of isolation rather than specific LGBTQ+ narratives. It does not explore non-straight relationships in depth, concentrating instead on universal themes of loneliness.

How does The Great Disconnect portray gender?

Fair

The documentary adopts a gender-neutral perspective, examining the psychological impacts of loneliness without reinforcing specific gender hierarchies. It does not feature significant character arcs that challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Great Disconnect?

Fair

Set in North American urban environments, the film suggests a diverse demographic landscape. However, it lacks specific evidence of actively leading representation for minority individuals featured in the interviews.

How does The Great Disconnect represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques modern Western structures and technological progress. It explores how contemporary capitalist and social models contribute to a culture of disconnectedness.

Does The Great Disconnect include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not 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.

Present on Screen

Offers a critical examination of how modern Western societal models affect individual well-being.
Avoids reinforcing traditional social hierarchies by focusing on systemic sociological shifts.
Provides a broad, observational look at the universal psychological impacts of modern isolation.

Limited or Absent

Could include more intentional representation of specific LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
Misses opportunities to explore disability or neurodivergence through the lens of lived experience.
Fails to provide specific, actively leading representation for diverse racial or ethnic groups.

Official Synopsis

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?

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