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Space

Name: Space
Director: Monte Light
Released: 2020
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

1.6/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Monte Light

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Space (2020) is a genre-driven survival story that focuses on intense, found-footage tension rather than social commentary. The most progressive aspect is the presence of a strong female lead, Dr. Ada Gray, who drives the plot. While the film highlights a powerful female protagonist, it does not provide substantial representation for other underrepresented groups. The narrative follows conventional science fiction clichés rather than challenging them. Overall, the film operates as a typical survival thriller. It lacks the necessary depth in terms of racial, LGBTQ+, and disability representation to go beyond a basic genre experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does Space have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters that identify as LGBTQ+. There are no narratives that explore non-traditional gender identities either.

How does Space portray gender?

Fair

Dr. Ada Gray is a strong female lead who plays a key role in driving the story. This challenges typical gender roles in sci-fi and action genres.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Space?

Minimal

The racial and ethnic backgrounds of the cast are not specified. Therefore, the depth of diversity among the characters is unknown.

How does Space represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film's deep-space setting moves away from traditional Western settings. However, it is unclear if the film critiques specific cultural or religious institutions.

Does Space include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any neurodivergence or physical disabilities. Chronic illnesses are also not part of the storyline.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female lead in a position of intellectual leadership.
The setting provides a departure from traditional Western domesticity by focusing on deep-space survival.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-traditional gender expressions.
The racial and ethnic backgrounds of the cast are not specified.
The narrative does not incorporate neurodivergence or physical disabilities into the character arcs.

Official Synopsis

In the year 2050, Dr. Ada Gray and her fellow astronauts aboard The Udo fight for survival after an accident leaves them stranded in deep space.

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