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A Good American

Name: A Good American
Director: Friedrich Moser
Released: 2015
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

2015

TV-14

Director

Friedrich Moser

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Good American serves as a traditional historical and technical chronicle. Its narrative structure revolves around institutional competence and the preservation of constitutional values, fitting within a conventional framework of Western civic history. The film does not explore identity politics or challenge traditional social hierarchies. Instead, it centers on the story of a singular code-breaker and the evolution of NSA surveillance technology. Due to its focus on national security and technological innovation, the film lacks the broader representation seen in more socially deconstructive works.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Good American have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

There are no LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with non-traditional gender identities in the film.

How does A Good American portray gender?

Limited

The film focuses on a code-breaker and a small team in a traditionally male-dominated field. It does not show women in positions of intellectual or systemic authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Good American?

Fair

The documentary highlights the achievements of a single figure. It does not include a diverse cast or emphasize non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds.

How does A Good American represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film emphasizes the effectiveness of state institutions and Western legal systems. It does not offer a cultural critique or alternative viewpoints.

Does A Good American include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions. It focuses solely on technical and historical intelligence work.

Present on Screen

Offers a focused historical account of significant US intelligence achievements.
Examines the interplay between technological innovation and constitutional law.

Limited or Absent

Could include more diverse representations of gender, race, and LGBTQ+ identities.
Should consider a broader range of perspectives beyond a singular figure.
Needs to address systemic social hierarchies and cultural critiques.

Official Synopsis

A Good American tells the story of the best code-breaker the USA ever had and how he and a small team within NSA created a surveillance tool that could pick up any electronic signal on earth, filter it for targets and render results in real-time while keeping the privacy as demanded by the US constitution.

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