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What is the Electric Car?

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Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2010

TV-PG

Director

Ken Grant

Runtime

75 minutes

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What is the Electric Car? is a specialized documentary focused on the evolution of automotive technology and environmental history. The film prioritizes industrial milestones and the rebirth of an industry over social identity narratives. Because the subject matter is technical, the film lacks multi-layered complexity. It does not engage with the deconstruction of traditional hierarchies or social identity politics, resulting in a low diversity profile. Ultimately, the production serves an educational purpose for enthusiasts rather than exploring diverse human experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does What is the Electric Car? have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on the technical and historical aspects of electric vehicles. It does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing non-cisgender identities.

How does What is the Electric Car? portray gender?

Fair

The film explores the rebirth of the automotive industry. It does not provide evidence of women taking significant roles or challenging traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is What is the Electric Car??

Limited

While the film looks toward a global future, it lacks a diverse cast. The narrative follows a standard industrial-historical trajectory without incorporating non-Western perspectives.

How does What is the Electric Car? represent religion and culture?

Fair

The content centers on environmentalism and technological progress. It functions as an educational piece rather than a critique of systemic power or cultural institutions.

Does What is the Electric Car? include disability representation?

Limited

The scope remains strictly on mechanical and historical developments. There is no mention of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides an engaging historical journey through the evolution of electric vehicles.
  • Offers an educational look at the rebirth of a global industry.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and non-Western perspectives.
  • Does not address disability or neurodivergence within its historical narrative.
  • Fails to challenge traditional gender hierarchies in the automotive-focused subject matter.

Official Synopsis

Feature length documentary from Nemours Marketing & Dastoli Digital about Electric Vehicles (EVs) which will become commonplace around the world by the end of 2010. This entertaining film will trace the early history of EVs and continue forward 100 years later to follow the re-birth of an entire industry. This film is not just for EV enthusiasts or those passionate “Green” consumers, but will be an exciting journey for all audiences to go “Back to the Future!

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