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I Want to Believe

I Want to Believe

2020

Approved

Director

J. Horton

Runtime

78 minutes

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Synopsis

The latest in the study of UFOs from well known UFOlogists, I Want to Believe examines how and why they got into the field, the most credible information currently available and the prospect for high-level disclosure.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

5.6/10

Fair

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The documentary focuses on ufology and investigative testimony. There are no scripted LGBTQ+ character arcs or depictions of non-cisnormative identities present.

Gender Representation

Fair

The film features expert voices, but the gender distribution of the interviewed ufologists is not specified. The narrative does not actively subvert or reinforce gender hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Fair

The racial composition of the experts and witnesses is not confirmed. The score remains at a neutral baseline without specific evidence of a non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Good

The film critiques traditional institutions by investigating high-level disclosure. This narrative architecture questions the transparency and integrity of state and military power structures.

Disability Representation

Minimal

There is no evidence that neurodivergence or physical disabilities are central to the investigative framework or portrayed as specific character arcs.

Strengths

  • The film challenges traditional institutional authorities and promotes the democratization of information.
  • The narrative architecture inherently questions the transparency and integrity of state and military institutions.

Areas for Improvement

  • The film lacks specific data regarding the gender distribution of the interviewed experts.
  • There is no confirmed evidence of racial or ethnic diversity among the witnesses and experts.

AI Analysis

I Want to Believe is a documentary centered on the study of UFOs and the pursuit of high-level disclosure. Because it focuses on scientific and investigative phenomena rather than scripted drama, it lacks character-driven tropes like romantic arcs or gendered hierarchies. The film's value lies in its challenge to traditional epistemological authorities. It prioritizes the democratization of information and the questioning of established institutional narratives. While the film lacks identity-based character complexity, its thematic focus on systemic transparency and challenging official narratives provides a moderate progressive profile.

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