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Discovering Bigfoot

Discovering Bigfoot

Representation Score

0.7/10

Minimal

2017

TV-14

Director

Todd Standing

Runtime

110 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Discovering Bigfoot is a documentary focused on cryptozoology and the investigation of a supposed cryptid. Since the subject matter centers on biological phenomena and scientific inquiry, the film does not engage with human the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. The narrative prioritizes documenting a biological mystery over exploring social dynamics. Consequently, the film does not challenge traditional social hierarchies or promote identity-based ability to act. Overall, the work lacks intentional representation across most identity-based categories, as its main goal is investigative rather than social.

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Category Breakdown

Does Discovering Bigfoot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on wilderness experts and the study of Bigfoot. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or discussions about non-cisgender identities.

How does Discovering Bigfoot portray gender?

Fair

The documentary features wilderness experts and PhDs, but the gender distribution is not specified. There is no clear effort to challenge traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Discovering Bigfoot?

Minimal

The research team's racial and ethnic makeup is not detailed. There is no indication of race-bent casting or a diverse cast.

How does Discovering Bigfoot represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film adheres to a traditional scientific framework. It does not question or deconstruct Western cultural or religious norms.

Does Discovering Bigfoot include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities mentioned in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a platform for wilderness experts and PhDs to discuss scientific inquiry.

Limited or Absent

  • The documentary lacks intentional representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • There is no visible focus on racial or ethnic diversity within the research team.
  • The film does not include perspectives on disability or neurodivergence.
  • The narrative does not engage with or critique established cultural or religious hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Reality Entertainment and The Sylvanic Cooperation presents "Discovering Bigfoot." Discovering Bigfoot is the first feature film documentary with real live interaction between a Bigfoot creature, wilderness experts, PhD's and other world renowned experts and researchers of the Bigfoot enigma.

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