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Chalk It Up

Name: Chalk It Up
Director: Hisonni Johnson
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2016

TV-PG

Director

Hisonni Johnson

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Chalk It Up successfully challenges traditional gender stereotypes by shifting its protagonist from a passive domestic role to an athletic leader. However, the film lacks specific information about LGBTQ+, racial, and disability representation, making a comprehensive assessment difficult. Overall, the film serves as a character-driven comedy that emphasizes individual empowerment within a conventional comedic framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does Chalk It Up have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a traditional heterosexual relationship and does not include any queer-coded themes or non-straight identities.

How does Chalk It Up portray gender?

Good

The story transforms a 'girly-girl' character into an athletic leader, emphasizing her independence and self-reliance rather than passive domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Chalk It Up?

Minimal

The provided information does not specify the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, the racial diversity of the film cannot be determined.

How does Chalk It Up represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film critiques traditional social expectations by highlighting the limitations of a marriage-focused lifestyle and prioritizing individual empowerment.

Does Chalk It Up include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, and there is no information about disability representation.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender stereotypes and promotes female independence.
Highlights personal transformation and athletic leadership.
Subverts the 'passive female' stereotype.

Limited or Absent

Does not include visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
Does not provide information about racial or ethnic diversity.
Lacks evidence of disability representation.

Official Synopsis

When a super girly-girl is dumped by her boyfriend, she decides to do everything she can to get him back by building a college gymnastics team, quickly learning that she is capable of a lot more than just getting an MRS degree.

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