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The Next Race: The Remote Viewings

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Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2009

Director

Stewart St. John

Runtime

86 minutes

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The film uses science fiction to explore complex sociopolitical issues. However, it lacks depth in representing gender, sexuality, and disability. Instead, it focuses on the conflict between species and the broader themes of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Next Race: The Remote Viewings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary genders or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on the conflict between species.

How does The Next Race: The Remote Viewings portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around a patriarchal system where a dictator rises to power. Female characters do not have much influence or challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Next Race: The Remote Viewings?

Good

The 'ghen' represent a speculative version of racial and ethnic diversity. They act as a stand-in for themes of systemic displacement and heritage.

How does The Next Race: The Remote Viewings represent religion and culture?

Good

The story explores the impact of historical oppression and exploitation. It reflects on the consequences of imperialist structures through the lens of a ruling class and subjugated workers.

Does The Next Race: The Remote Viewings include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or neurodivergent conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Uses science fiction to explore systemic displacement and racial identity.
  • Examines complex sociopolitical hierarchies and the consequences of historical aggression.
  • Critiques imperialist and capitalist structures through its world-building.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
  • Does not feature characters with disabilities or neurodivergent perspectives.
  • Focuses on patriarchal power structures, lacking women's ability to drive the story.

Official Synopsis

Mankind has lost a 300-year war against a genetically enhanced race they created and tortured. Now the descendants of that race -- known as the "ghen" -- control the planet from advanced underground cities within Hollow Earth. As rising dictator Crecilius Pryme urges his people to annihilate the remaining human population who toil in his factories above ground, a shocking secret is about to be unearthed that will change the lives of the Pryme family forever

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