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The Posthuman Project

Name: The Posthuman Project
Director: Kyle William Roberts
Released: 2014
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2014

Not Rated

Director

Kyle William Roberts

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Posthuman Project is a character-driven science fiction adventure that prioritizes individual transformation over collective identity. While the premise uses evolutionary leaps to metaphorically explore the transition to adulthood, the narrative remains focused on personal ability to act and biological limits rather than systemic or social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Posthuman Project have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on the protagonist's personal growth and emotional vulnerability. There is no explicit mention of LGBTQ identities or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Posthuman Project portray gender?

Fair

The narrative centers on a male protagonist navigating coming-of-age milestones. The roles and influence of female characters remain undefined within the conventional adventure structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Posthuman Project?

Limited

The film lacks information regarding the racial composition of its ensemble cast. Without evidence of diverse casting, the production appears to follow traditional norms.

How does The Posthuman Project represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores philosophical questions about what defines humanity. While it challenges biological essentialism, it relies on standard clichés like family dysfunction rather than systemic critique.

Does The Posthuman Project include disability representation?

Fair

A broken leg is mentioned as a personal hardship for the protagonist. This serves as a narrative device rather than a meaningful exploration of disability or neurodivergence.

Present on Screen

Explores philosophical questions regarding the definition of humanity.
Uses science fiction clichés to metaphorically represent the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
Fails to provide clear roles or influence for female characters.
Does not offer evidence of racial diversity within the ensemble cast.
Uses physical injury as a plot device rather than exploring disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Denny Burke is finally about to graduate high school. Senior year has been one bad thing after another: a broken leg, a broken heart, and — worst of all — a broken home. With four of his closest friends, Denny goes on one last rock-climbing trip to prove he’s ready to start his adult life… On their trip the five teens receive a genetic boost beyond anything they’d ever imagined. Denny’s soon faced with the first big decision of his adult life: does he give up these powers and stay a normal teenager, or does he keep them…and graduate from the human race?

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