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Shockwaves

Name: Shockwaves
Director: Jack Ayers
Released: 2022
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2022

Director

Jack Ayers

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Shockwaves follows the typical conventions of the survival action genre. The plot revolves around the immediate physical dangers of an earthquake, focusing on a family's fight for survival. The narrative does not delve into complex sociopolitical or identity-based conflicts. While the cast includes a mix of ethnicities, the film does not deeply explore multi-layered identities. The emphasis remains on survival, reinforcing traditional social structures rather than challenging them. The film offers moderate ethnic diversity but lacks significant representation for LGBTQ+ or disabled individuals.

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Category Breakdown

Does Shockwaves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-cisgender identities. The story centers around a traditional family structure.

How does Shockwaves portray gender?

Fair

The cast includes both male and female actors in fairly equal numbers. However, the film does not challenge traditional gender roles or hierarchies within its survival context.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Shockwaves?

Fair

The main cast features a mix of ethnicities based on diverse surnames, indicating a varied group. However, it is unclear if these characters have substantial narrative depth.

How does Shockwaves represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes biological survival and social order without critiquing broader societal issues. It does not present secular or anti-Western viewpoints.

Does Shockwaves include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The main cast features a variety of ethnic backgrounds, indicated by diverse surnames.
The cast includes a relatively balanced number of male and female actors.

Limited or Absent

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or social clichés.

Official Synopsis

An earthquake has hit the city and a family must seek refuge before its too late.

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