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Superintelligence

Name: Superintelligence
Director: Ben Falcone
Released: 2020
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2020

Director

Ben Falcone

Runtime

106 minutes

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Superintelligence primarily explores personal upheaval using a science-fiction backdrop. While it avoids some traditional female stereotypes by centering the protagonist's ability to drive the story, the film remains conventional in its social outlook. The narrative lacks complexity in representing diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ perspectives, reinforcing traditional demographic norms rather than challenging them. Ultimately, the film's focus on a singular, middle-class suburban demographic limits its scope, prioritizing interpersonal marital dynamics over a broader exploration of humanity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Superintelligence have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives related to non-straight identities.

How does Superintelligence portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around Carol Peters, a woman who drives the plot during an existential crisis, challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Superintelligence?

Limited

The film's setting and casting reflect a predominantly white, middle-class suburban environment with little racial or ethnic diversity among the main characters.

How does Superintelligence represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative follows conventional Western social structures without questioning capitalism or religion, focusing on individual resilience within these norms.

Does Superintelligence include disability representation?

Minimal

The film portrays characters within standard neurotypical and able-bodied frameworks, with no intentional representation of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film highlights the protagonist's capacity to navigate global threats, providing meaningful women's ability to drive the story.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing on a predominantly white, middle-class demographic.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
The story does not include characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.
The narrative lacks complexity in addressing diverse perspectives and existing Western social structures.

Official Synopsis

When an all-powerful Superintelligence chooses to study the most average person on Earth, Carol Peters, the fate of the world hangs in the balance. As the A.I. decides to enslave, save or destroy humanity, it’s up to Carol to prove that people are worth saving.

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