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Great American Eclipse

Great American Eclipse

Representation Score

6.6/10

Good

2024

TV-PG

Director

Joby Lubman

Runtime

54 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Great American Eclipse is a specialized educational documentary driven by astronomical events rather than social identity. Because the subject matter is scientific, the film lacks the character-driven structures necessary for deep storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The production maintains a neutral stance, focusing on the mechanics of the solar eclipse and solar storms. This science-centric approach results in a lack of specific demographic detail regarding the scientists and observers featured. Ultimately, the film functions as a medium for scientific education. It does not actively engage with sociopolitical narratives, identity-based representation, or the subversion of traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Great American Eclipse have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on solar phenomena and astronomical observation. It lacks character-driven narratives or interpersonal relationships, resulting in no explicit LGBTQ+ representation or derogatory stereotypes.

How does Great American Eclipse portray gender?

Fair

The film follows scientists investigating the Sun's secrets. However, the gender composition of these research teams is not specified, leaving the level of gender inclusion at a baseline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Great American Eclipse?

Fair

The film tracks a geographic event from Texas to Maine. While various observers are likely featured, the specific racial or ethnic makeup of the scientific community is not detailed.

How does Great American Eclipse represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative prioritizes secularism and empirical scientific inquiry. It centers on solar storms and atmospheric temperatures rather than religious or spiritual interpretations of the eclipse.

Does Great American Eclipse include disability representation?

Fair

Disability is not a central thematic element of this cosmic study. There is no information regarding the inclusion of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a clear, secular focus on scientific inquiry and empirical observation.
  • Focuses on educational content regarding solar storms and atmospheric temperatures.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks specific details regarding the racial, ethnic, or gender diversity of the featured scientists.
  • Does not include character-driven narratives that could allow for LGBTQ+ or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Explore the spectacular cosmic phenomenon of a total solar eclipse. In April 2024, the Moon’s shadow is sweeping from Texas to Maine, as the U.S. witnesses its last total solar eclipse until 2044. This extraordinary astronomical event is plunging locations in the path of totality into darkness for more than four minutes – nearly twice as long as the last American eclipse in 2017. Learn how to watch an eclipse safely and follow scientists as they work to unlock secrets of our Sun – from why its atmosphere is hundreds of times hotter than its surface, to what causes solar storms and how we might one day predict them.

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