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Natural Selection

Name: Natural Selection
Director: Chad L. Scheifele
Released: 2016
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2016

Director

Chad L. Scheifele

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Natural Selection is a localized character study focused on isolation and social fragmentation. The film prioritizes a traditional demographic, limiting its diversity and complexity. While the narrative deconstructs social norms and explores moral relativism, it remains narrow in its casting. The focus on a homogeneous rural setting results in low scores for racial and LGBTQ+ representation. Ultimately, the film serves as a gritty drama of individual desperation rather than a diverse social tapestry.

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Category Breakdown

Does Natural Selection have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or stories. The plot revolves around the main characters' relationships and conflicts.

How does Natural Selection portray gender?

Fair

The story highlights conflicts and power struggles between male and female characters. It avoids typical domestic roles, focusing instead on a chaotic survival scenario.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Natural Selection?

Minimal

The film features a mostly white cast with a homogeneous demographic. It maintains a traditional rural setting without intentionally mixing different racial backgrounds.

How does Natural Selection represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines moral relativism and characters living outside societal norms. It questions the effectiveness of established community structures and authority figures.

Does Natural Selection include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed in the film. None of the characters have disabilities that significantly impact the storyline.

Present on Screen

The film offers a nuanced exploration of moral relativism and the breakdown of social cohesion.
It provides a unique critique of traditional authority through its depiction of anti-social behavior.

Limited or Absent

The casting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, relying on a predominantly white ensemble.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight narratives.
The film misses opportunities to include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Tyler is a young man who is desperately seeking direction from a world that seems to have abandoned him. Searching for answers he looks to his new friend Indrid who appears to have it all figured out.

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