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Time Under Fire

Name: Time Under Fire
Director: Scott P. Levy, Tripp Reed
Released: 1997
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

1997

Director

Scott P. Levy, Tripp Reed

Runtime

82 minutes

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Time Under Fire is a typical 1990s science fiction film that adheres to conventional genre structures. It emphasizes established hierarchies related to gender and race, limiting its exploration of diverse social issues. The film's primary strength lies in its thematic exploration of institutional critique and rebellion against authoritarianism. However, it falls short in providing meaningful representation for underrepresented identities or diverse life experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Time Under Fire have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on traditional heterosexual relationships, such as the reunion between Alan Deakins and his wife. It does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Time Under Fire portray gender?

Fair

Male characters like Deakins and McCarty dominate the leadership roles and drive the plot. Female characters, including Jeannie, play supporting roles and react to the main male-driven storyline.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Time Under Fire?

Limited

The ensemble appears relatively homogeneous, focusing on a specialized naval and research unit. There is no evidence of racial breadth or diverse identities driving the central conflict.

How does Time Under Fire represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques institutions by showing a dystopian North America ruled by a dictator. This setup highlights themes of rebellion against oppressive centralized power.

Does Time Under Fire include disability representation?

Limited

Mental health issues are used as a plot device, with Deakins confined in a mental institution. This portrayal may rely more on creating tension than on authentic representation of mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Engages with themes of institutional critique and anti-authoritarianism.
Challenges the notion of continuous, benevolent Western political progress through its dystopian setting.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial diversity within the specialized naval and research team.
Depends on traditional gender hierarchies where female characters have limited ability to act.
Uses mental health primarily as a narrative device for skepticism and tension.

Official Synopsis

A US submarine runs into a time rift. A special unit goes on a mission to see what's on the other side. They find themselves in an alternate dystopian America, now a one-man dictatorship. They decide to help the rebels.

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