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Proximity

Name: Proximity
Director: Eric Demeusy
Released: 2020
Duration: 119 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2020

Not Rated

Director

Eric Demeusy

Runtime

119 minutes

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Proximity follows a conventional science fiction trajectory centered on a NASA JPL scientist's obsession with extraterrestrial contact. The plot focuses on the individual's struggle to prove his experience against institutional skepticism. Since the narrative is driven by a single protagonist's pursuit of empirical truth, it lacks the specific character details necessary to evaluate the overlap of different identities. The film appears to prioritize a traditional protagonist-driven arc over social subversion. Ultimately, the film maintains a neutral stance on diversity, offering a standard genre experience without explicit demographic or cultural exploration.

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Category Breakdown

Does Proximity have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention queer identities or non-straight relationships. There is no information available to assess LGBTQ+ representation.

How does Proximity portray gender?

Minimal

The protagonist's gender is not explicitly stated in the narrative. There is no data regarding female characters or gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Proximity?

Minimal

The story focuses on a professional role within a scientific institution. No details are provided regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast.

How does Proximity represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film operates within a traditional Western scientific framework. It explores the tension between personal truth and established institutional authority.

Does Proximity include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of neurodivergence, mental health themes, or physical disabilities. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The premise offers a focused exploration of the tension between individual experience and scientific consensus.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks explicit representation of diverse identities, including gender, race, and LGBTQ+ perspectives.
There is no evidence of challenging social hierarchies or providing systemic commentary.

Official Synopsis

A young NASA JPL scientist is abducted by extraterrestrials but when no one believes his story he becomes obsessed with finding proof which leads him on a journey of discovery.

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