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The Year Earth Changed

The Year Earth Changed

Representation Score

7.9/10

Good

2021

TV-PG

Director

Tom Beard

Runtime

48 minutes

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The film succeeds in decentering human ability to act, offering a perspective that prioritizes planetary health over human-centric progress. By focusing on the biological rhythms of the Earth during lockdown, it provides a unique, non-human centered view of the world. However, the lack of human characters means the film cannot address social identities like gender, race, or LGBTQ+ status through characterization. It relies on geographic scope and ecological themes to provide its version of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Year Earth Changed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

Since the documentary focuses on global ecosystems and natural history, it does not include any human characters or social dynamics, thus lacking explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does The Year Earth Changed portray gender?

Fair

The film adopts a non-human centered approach, focusing on flora and fauna. By removing human elements, it maintains a neutral stance regarding traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Year Earth Changed?

Good

By showcasing diverse geographic territories, the film presents a global perspective that challenges Western-centric views of nature. This holistic view highlights the planetary scale of ecological recovery.

How does The Year Earth Changed represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques human-centricity and industrialization, framing human presence as a disruptive force. It challenges the perceived necessity of constant human expansion and consumption.

Does The Year Earth Changed include disability representation?

Fair

The subject matter is strictly ecological and biological. There are no depictions of human neurodivergence or physical disabilities within the film.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges the traditional narrative of human dominance over the natural world.
  • Provides a global, holistic view of ecological recovery across diverse territories.
  • Offers a profound critique of human-centricity and industrial progress.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks human characterization to explore social or identity-based diversity.
  • Does not actively subvert gender roles through human-centric storytelling.

Official Synopsis

Never-before-seen footage shows how our living in lockdown opened the door for nature to bounce back and thrive. Across the seas, skies, and lands, Earth found its rhythm when we came to a stop.

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