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Election Day: Lens Across America

Election Day: Lens Across America

Representation Score

6.3/10

Good

2017

PG-13

Director

Henry Jacobson, Emma Tammi

Runtime

56 minutes

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Election Day: Lens Across America presents a multi-perspective view of the American political landscape. By using seven different photographers, the film shifts away from a single, centralized viewpoint to highlight individual stories from various locations. The documentary's strength lies in its intentional structure. It moves away from a narrow, white-centric perspective to offer a more diverse and layered visual record of the American civic process. However, it doesn't provide specific evidence regarding disability representation or detailed character arcs centered around identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Election Day: Lens Across America have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a diverse range of individuals, suggesting a variety of sexual orientations and gender identities. Although there isn't much direct discussion about LGBTQ issues, the inclusion of these diverse individuals implies a range of perspectives beyond just heterosexual ones.

How does Election Day: Lens Across America portray gender?

Good

The documentary challenges the typical male-dominated world of photojournalism by featuring a diverse team of photographers. The involvement of female directors adds a unique layer to the visual storytelling of the democratic process.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Election Day: Lens Across America?

Good

The film presents a diverse range of Americans, avoiding a homogeneous view. It showcases various racial and ethnic communities, offering a more inclusive look at the electorate.

How does Election Day: Lens Across America represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary explores the complexity of American identity and political systems during a time of social tension. It presents multiple perspectives rather than a single, uniform viewpoint.

Does Election Day: Lens Across America include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit mention of characters or photographers with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The decentralized narrative structure breaks the conventional mold of national political reporting.
  • Using seven photographers provides a broad and inclusive view of the American electorate.
  • The film features a diverse team of photographers and includes female directors.

Limited or Absent

  • The documentary lacks direct discussions about LGBTQ issues or specific character arcs focused on identity.
  • There is no visible representation of individuals with disabilities.
  • Relying on photographic essays rather than scripted narratives limits the exploration of specific identity issues.

Official Synopsis

Election Day: Lens Across America weaves together the stories of 7 photographers as they cover the most surprising election day in American history, each from a different perspective and location.

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