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Thomas Pesquet: The Makings of a Hero

Thomas Pesquet: The Makings of a Hero

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2019

Director

Jürgen Hansen, Pierre-Emmanuel Le Goff

Runtime

72 minutes

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The documentary presents a multicultural, high-control environment by highlighting the collaboration between French, Russian, and American astronauts. This internationalist framework offers a diverse portrayal of expertise in a specialized field. However, the film remains largely centered on the male subject, Thomas Pesquet. While Peggy Whitson provides important gendered expertise, the narrative does not deeply explore social hierarchies or diverse identities beyond professional roles. Ultimately, the film serves as a meaningful look at international cooperation, though it lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ narratives or disability representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Thomas Pesquet: The Makings of a Hero have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the professional training and mission of Thomas Pesquet. There is no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight relationships.

How does Thomas Pesquet: The Makings of a Hero portray gender?

Fair

Peggy Whitson is positioned as a primary authority and mentor. While her presence disrupts traditional male-centric hierarchies, the narrative remains centered on the male subject, Thomas Pesquet.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Thomas Pesquet: The Makings of a Hero?

Good

The documentary showcases a multicultural environment through French, Russian, and American astronauts. This provides a naturalistic depiction of ethnic blending within a specialized, globalized field.

How does Thomas Pesquet: The Makings of a Hero represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film prioritizes a secular, scientific worldview over religious frameworks. It emphasizes meritocratic achievement and internationalism within established global space ability to act structures.

Does Thomas Pesquet: The Makings of a Hero include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains on the rigorous physical requirements of astronaut training.

Present on Screen

  • Showcases a multicultural professional environment through international collaboration.
  • Features a highly experienced female astronaut in a position of authority.
  • Provides a diverse portrayal of expertise in a globalized field.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.
  • Maintains a male-centric focus on the primary subject.
  • Provides no evidence of disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

At 38, Thomas Pesquet is the youngest French astronaut to be selected for a 180 days mission in the ISS. Oleg Novitskiy, the Russian pilot and the American Peggy Whitson, the most experienced astronaut in the world, train alongside him.

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