The movie District 9, that opened in theaters last week, details a segregated society between humans and aliens. To support the film there’s a web mapping feature that pictures the segregated city, with crime maps for both humans and non-humans. The site makes good use of a map interface, with embedded media pop-ups that include both videos and photos. Initial login is for humans and non-humans, and if you click on the other area a pop-up indicates that you’re not authorized to enter.
The movie looks like an intense science fiction action adventure film. The movie plot is also a thinly veiled exploration of a segregated society, including racism between these species. The movie got some great reviews via Rotten Tomatoes, and I’m off to see it tonight.
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