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The Control
Representation Score
5.7/10
Fair
2018
Director
Eric Schiller, Michael Stasko
Runtime
94 minutes
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The Control functions as a genre-driven independent thriller that prioritizes speculative science fiction over storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The plot centers on a corporate mission to facilitate deep-space colonization through advanced technology. While the premise of a brain-computer interface offers potential for exploring cognitive states and mental health, the film follows traditional genre structures. There is little evidence of active attempts to challenge social hierarchies or represent diverse identities. Ultimately, the film leans into the technical and existential clichés of science fiction rather than using its setting to challenge conventional norms regarding gender, race, or sexuality.
Category Breakdown
Does The Control have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-straight relationships. The narrative focuses primarily on the existential challenges of deep-space colonization.
How does The Control portray gender?
While Sharon Belle is top-billed, it is unclear if female characters play a significant role in driving the story. The story centers on a mysterious CEO and technical development.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Control?
The cast list suggests conventional casting patterns without immediate evidence of diverse ethnic backgrounds. There is no indication of non-human species used as racial metaphors.
How does The Control represent religion and culture?
The narrative explores institutional power through the Fuller Corporation. However, it lacks specific evidence regarding religious structures or anti-capitalist sentiments.
Does The Control include disability representation?
The brain-computer interface plot device touches on neurological stability. It remains unclear if neurodivergence is explored through characters with genuine ability to act.
Present on Screen
- The central premise provides a fertile framework for discussing the ethics of institutional control and human consciousness.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
- There is a lack of clarity regarding female control over the story within the established corporate hierarchy.
- The narrative does not demonstrate a clear commitment to diverse racial or ethnic casting.
Official Synopsis
To send humanity to a distant galaxy, the mysterious CEO of The Fuller Corporation must develop a cutting-edge computer-brain interface to keep his hibernating colonizers safe and sane for a journey of unknown length.
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