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Resistance

Name: Resistance
Director: Michael Graziano
Released: 2015
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2015

Not Rated

Director

Michael Graziano

Runtime

72 minutes

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Resistance functions as a scientific and historical investigation into the global crisis of antibiotic resistance. Because it is a documentary centered on microbiology and systemic failures, it does not engage with the social aspects of identity, gender, or orientation. The film's structure is built around global health data and pharmaceutical practices rather than human-centric character arcs. This focus makes traditional metrics of representation, such as romantic subplots or gendered hierarchies, largely inapplicable to the work. While the film lacks social identity representation, it offers a systemic critique of Western medical and industrial institutions. The score reflects this tension between a lack of personal identity narratives and a broad, globalized subject matter.

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Category Breakdown

Does Resistance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on clinical and systemic microbiology. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or narratives exploring non-straight relationships.

How does Resistance portray gender?

Fair

The documentary maintains a neutral stance on gender. It avoids reinforcing gender stereotypes by focusing on scientific data and institutional processes rather than character-driven narratives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Resistance?

Fair

The narrative addresses a global crisis, implying a perspective that goes beyond Anglo-centric medical stories. However, it lacks actively leading character dynamics or specific demographic breakdowns.

How does Resistance represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques Western institutional frameworks and industrial capitalism. It frames the antibiotic crisis as a consequence of systemic mismanagement rather than traditional institutional stability.

Does Resistance include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of neurodivergence, physical disability, or chronic illness being used as central narrative drivers or character arcs.

Present on Screen

The film adopts a global perspective that transcends narrow, Anglo-centric medical narratives.
It provides a systemic critique of Western industrial and pharmaceutical frameworks.

Limited or Absent

The documentary lacks human-centric representation and character-driven identity narratives.
It does not engage with social semiotics regarding gender, orientation, or disability.

Official Synopsis

Are the medicines and every day products we use putting us at risk RESISTANCE sheds light on the global crisis of antibiotic resistance and uncovers how our extensive use of bacteria-killing antibiotics has created a new kind of disease, resistant to the medicines created to destroy it.

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