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Beyond

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Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2013

Director

Raphael Rogers

Runtime

8 minutes

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The film challenges traditional science fiction clichés by replacing the traditional male-led explorer archetype with a female-driven quest for ontological truth. It centers on Arya, a woman whose autonomy and cosmic abilities drive the narrative forward. While the film presents a protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story, it lacks depth regarding multi-layered identities. The focus remains strictly on a solitary, individualistic journey through the cosmos. Ultimately, the film functions as a character study of displacement and identity, prioritizing personal discovery over broader social or diverse community structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beyond have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a solitary protagonist without any explicit depiction of same-sex relationships. It maintains a neutral stance in a sci-fi setting without established romantic subplots.

How does Beyond portray gender?

Good

Arya disrupts traditional genre hierarchies by serving as a female protagonist with extreme ability to act. She drives the plot through her cosmic powers rather than acting as a passive observer.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beyond?

Minimal

The film provides no specific information regarding the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast. While the protagonist's lineage is central, her visual or ethnic identity remains unconfirmed.

How does Beyond represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores existentialism and meaning outside of established societal structures. It favors a subjective, individualistic morality over traditional community or religious frameworks.

Does Beyond include disability representation?

Fair

Arya's teleportation ability could be seen as a form of physical exceptionalism or neurodivergence. However, the film does not clarify if this trait is framed as a gift or a burden.

Present on Screen

  • Centers a female protagonist with high levels of ability to act and cosmic power.
  • Challenges traditional sci-fi clichés by focusing on a female-driven exploration.
  • Explores complex existential themes regarding identity and ancestral origins.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
  • Provides no verifiable information regarding the racial or ethnic diversity of the cast.
  • Fails to explore how the protagonist's unique abilities intersect with disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Arya, a woman who is the last of her lineage, possesses the ability to teleport across space and time. She uses her powers to explore new planets in search of something that will explain who exactly she is and where she comes from.

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