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One More Orbit

One More Orbit

Representation Score

3.1/10

Limited

2020

Director

Terry Virts

Runtime

74 minutes

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One More Orbit serves as a celebratory account of institutional progress and historical achievements. It emphasizes the preservation of traditional aerospace legacies and the recognition of key milestones. The narrative structure adheres to conventional Western celebratory frameworks, focusing on technical realism and historical tributes. This approach avoids challenging social or cultural hierarchies. Overall, the film honors the past, present, and future of space exploration through a traditional lens.

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Category Breakdown

Does One More Orbit have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film operates as a documentary-style tribute to aviation and space milestones. It does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ character arcs or narratives.

How does One More Orbit portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a team of astronauts attempting a speed record. The emphasis on physical endurance highlights traditional masculine stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is One More Orbit?

Limited

The film highlights the history of space exploration, particularly the Apollo 11 era. There is no indication of a predominantly non-Anglo-Saxon cast.

How does One More Orbit represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film celebrates Western technological advancement and patriotism. It upholds the prestige of Western scientific and exploratory institutions without critique.

Does One More Orbit include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a technical and realistic tribute to the history of space exploration.
  • Recognizes significant institutional milestones such as the Apollo 11 mission.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not explore diverse character arcs that challenge traditional masculine archetypes of adventure.
  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or neurodivergent individuals.
  • The narrative remains focused on Western technological and historical achievements.

Official Synopsis

A daring team of astronauts and aviators fly a high-speed Gulfstream jet around the earth faster than anyone ever has to set the pole-to-pole circumnavigation record. Beginning their mission from the same spot Apollo 11 launched for the moon 50 years before, this tribute to the past, present, and future of space exploration breaks the boundaries of what was previously thought possible.

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