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African Safari

Name: African Safari
Director: Ben Stassen
Released: 2013
Duration: 82 min

Representation Score

0.4/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Ben Stassen

Runtime

82 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

African Safari is a traditional nature documentary that prioritizes visual fidelity and the observation of fauna. Because the narrative objective is biological exploration rather than human-centric storytelling, it lacks the framework to address social identity or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film moves from Namibia to Kilimanjaro to showcase wildlife, making it an observational piece rather than a character-driven one. Consequently, human-centric markers like gender, race, and sexuality are absent from the experience. Ultimately, the low diversity score is a byproduct of the genre's focus on the natural world rather than an intentional exclusion of social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does African Safari have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses entirely on wildlife and natural ecosystems. There are no human characters present to depict LGBTQ identities or engage with social norms.

How does African Safari portray gender?

Minimal

The narrative centers on animal behavior and environmental cinematography. It does not address human gender hierarchies, masculinity, or women's ability to drive the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is African Safari?

Limited

While the setting is the African continent, the focus remains on biological and environmental aspects. There is no evidence of a diverse human cast.

How does African Safari represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film prioritizes naturalism and biological observation. It lacks engagement with religious, political, or social institutions and human social interactions.

Does African Safari include disability representation?

Minimal

The content is dedicated to wildlife exploration. There is no depiction of human neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides high-quality visual exploration of African landscapes and wildlife.
Offers a focused, observational look at ecosystems from Namibia to Kilimanjaro.

Limited or Absent

Lacks human-centric narratives to explore social or cultural identities.
Does not engage with the human demographics or social structures of the African continent.

Official Synopsis

A documentary that leads the audience from Namibia to Kilimanjaro to explore the African wildlife.

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