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Groundswell

Name: Groundswell
Director: Josh Tickell, Rebecca Harrell Tickell
Released: 2026
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

0.0/10

Minimal

2026

Director

Josh Tickell, Rebecca Harrell Tickell

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Groundswell frames climate change, species loss, and soil loss as interconnected planetary crises, then pivots to regeneration methods that reverse damage and store carbon. Its global lens promises international perspectives, yet the available materials never name or describe the people on screen. Because the synopsis and notes omit character details, every representation category registers at zero. The film’s environmental urgency is clear, but its human dimension remains invisible in the current record. The overall score of 0 reflects this absence of documented representation. Viewers interested in diverse voices will need fuller information about the individuals interviewed or featured.

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Category Breakdown

Does Groundswell have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The documentary centers on environmental crises and regeneration, leaving personal identities and relationships outside its frame.

How does Groundswell portray gender?

Minimal

The synopsis does not specify who appears on screen or who drives the narrative. There is no evidence of gender-balanced leadership or distinct portrayals of men or women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Groundswell?

Minimal

Available details do not describe the race or ethnicity of featured people. The global scope hints at international subjects, but no specific casting information is provided.

How does Groundswell represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film addresses global environmental issues without critiquing or praising specific cultural institutions, religions, or political systems. No clear stance on Western values emerges from the provided text.

Does Groundswell include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned. The focus remains strictly on ecological regeneration and environmental science, sidelining disability representation.

Present on Screen

Global scope suggests potential for diverse international voices.
Focuses on solutions and regeneration rather than just problems.

Limited or Absent

Lack of specific character details limits representation assessment.
No mention of diverse leadership or personal stories in current materials.

Official Synopsis

Viewers travel around the world, getting a global perspective on the three biggest (and interrelated) problems our species faces – climate change, species loss and soil loss. More importantly, viewers will learn about the multitude of methods in which regeneration is addressing and even reversing these trends on an ecosystem-by-ecosystem basis, all while storing enough carbon in the ground to help mitigate our changing climate.

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