In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.
In 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programmer Mark Zuckerberg begins work on a new concept that eventually turns into the global social network known as Facebook. Six years later, Mark is one of the youngest billionaires ever, but his unprecedented success leads to both personal and legal complications when he ends up on the receiving end of two lawsuits, one involving his former friend.
The film objectively portrays the complex, often morally ambiguous origins of Facebook, focusing on individual ambition, betrayal, and legal disputes without explicitly endorsing or critiquing a specific political ideology or offering a clear ideological solution.
The film features a predominantly white male cast in its central roles, reflecting the real-life figures it portrays, without engaging in explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative primarily explores themes of ambition and conflict among these characters, without a central focus on diversity, equity, or inclusion themes, nor does it critically frame traditional identities.
The film portrays Divya Narendra, a real historical figure of Indian descent, with a white actor (Max Minghella). This constitutes a race swap as a historically established character of one race is depicted as a different race.
The Social Network does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on the creation of Facebook and the associated legal battles, rendering the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements as N/A due to their absence.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures involved in the founding of Facebook. All major characters are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life counterparts, with no instances of a historically established gender being changed for the screen.
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