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The Capture

Name: The Capture
Director: Jim Agnew
Released: 2017
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2017

Director

Jim Agnew

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Capture functions primarily as a speculative science fiction piece centered on the consequences of bending space and time. While the film avoids total homogeneity through a diverse ensemble cast, it lacks intentionality regarding identity-driven character arcs. Diversity is most visible in the casting, which includes a racial mix of actors. However, the narrative prioritizes scientific clichés over the systemic deconstruction of social norms or the complexity of intersecting identities. Ultimately, the film provides a moderate level of inclusion without offering actively leading representation for underrepresented groups or specific explorations of identity politics.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Capture have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not explicitly include characters with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives centered around non-straight relationships. The story focuses on the consequences of manipulating space and time.

How does The Capture portray gender?

Fair

The film features female leads such as Amanda Wyss and Nora-Jane Noone, suggesting a move away from strictly patriarchal structures. However, the specific power dynamics between genders remain unclear.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Capture?

Fair

The ensemble cast includes actors like Rodney Rowland and Catherine Annette, indicating racial integration. This suggests a scientific collective that avoids a homogeneous casting approach.

How does The Capture represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot involves unethical scientific experiments, hinting at a critique of institutional authority. There is little evidence of broader cultural or religious deconstruction.

Does The Capture include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The ensemble cast features racial integration through actors like Rodney Rowland and Catherine Annette.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer-centered narratives.
There is no visible inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative lacks evidence of a deep critique regarding Western institutions or religious structures.

Official Synopsis

A group of scientists perform an unethical experiment bending both space and time –in the process they may have not only changed their lives but also the very fabric of the universe.

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