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LUNAR

Name: LUNAR
Director: Tyson Wade Johnston
Released: 2013
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2013

PG-13

Director

Tyson Wade Johnston

Runtime

7 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

LUNAR is a typical science fiction film centered around individual heroism and institutional corruption. The narrative follows a conventional dystopian storyline, driven by a male protagonist's desire to protect his family. While the film effectively critiques a corrupt penal system, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities. The story relies on established genre clichés rather than innovative social commentary. Overall, the film lacks diversity in gender, race, and sexual orientation.

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Category Breakdown

Does LUNAR have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any non-straight relationships or same-sex intimacy. It also does not challenge the idea that everyone is straight.

How does LUNAR portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a male outlaw, following a typical hero's journey. There is no indication of strong female characters or challenging traditional male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is LUNAR?

Minimal

The movie does not provide any information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the characters. Despite being set in Los Angeles, there is no diverse casting or racial symbolism.

How does LUNAR represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story criticizes institutional power by portraying the lunar penitentiary as corrupt. However, the protagonist's goal to reunite with his family upholds traditional societal norms.

Does LUNAR include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with physical disabilities, mental health issues, or neurodivergent traits. There is no portrayal of characters with disabilities having ability to act.

Present on Screen

The narrative provides a critical look at institutional corruption by depicting the lunar penitentiary as a corrupt and oppressive institution.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The focus on a singular male hero limits gender diversity and women's ability to drive the story.
There is no inclusion of characters with disabilities or neurodivergent traits.

Official Synopsis

Set in Los Angeles City, 2057, an outlaw is captured and sentenced to a lifetime of imprisonment on the LUNAR penitentiaries. To reunite with his family, he must become the first convict to escape the corrupt system and return to Earth.

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