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Another Christmas

Name: Another Christmas
Director: Stacie Davis
Released: 2022
Duration: 73 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

2022

TV-PG

Director

Stacie Davis

Runtime

73 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Another Christmas is a conventional romantic comedy that adheres strictly to established genre clichés. The plot centers on a predictable arc of romantic reconciliation during the holiday season, prioritizing comfort and tradition over narrative innovation. The film lacks intentionality regarding the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. It relies on an assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender and standard romantic archetypes, offering little in the way of social or cultural subversion. Ultimately, the production functions as a standard seasonal piece. It focuses on the pursuit of love and the preservation of traditional values rather than exploring diverse lived experiences.

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Category Breakdown

Does Another Christmas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a traditional romance between a teacher and an athlete, with no visible queer presence or exploration of non-cisgender identities.

How does Another Christmas portray gender?

Fair

Kelly Brooks is portrayed as a professional with significant influence over her own life, yet the plot relies on a male lead's pursuit. The story follows standard romantic comedy archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Another Christmas?

Limited

The narrative lacks specific details regarding racial or ethnic composition. It appears to follow traditional casting patterns typical of the holiday romance genre.

How does Another Christmas represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on Western Christmas traditions and themes of homecoming. It prioritizes social and familial stability over any systemic or secular critique.

Does Another Christmas include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters are shown navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The narrative does not address disability.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist is established as a professional, providing a baseline of individual influence.
The film provides a clear, accessible narrative centered on familiar holiday themes.

Limited or Absent

The story relies heavily on traditional pursuit clichés and standard romantic structures.
There is a lack of visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
The narrative does not engage with disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Kelly Brooks is an elementary schoolteacher who gave up on love during the holiday season until her childhood friend Andrew a professional baseball player returns home to win Kelly's heart for Christmas.

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