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A Little Bit of Soul

Name: A Little Bit of Soul
Director: Peter Duncan
Released: 1998
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

1998

Director

Peter Duncan

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Little Bit of Soul follows a conventional narrative focused on scientific ambition and personal relationships. While it presents a balanced professional dynamic between the male and female leads, it lacks broader diversity and representation of underrepresented communities. The story revolves around a high-concept comedic premise involving two former lovers. However, the absence of diverse casting and representation of underrepresented identities keeps the film within traditional cinematic norms. Overall, the film is a character-driven science fiction comedy that emphasizes individual professional competition rather than addressing systemic or societal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Little Bit of Soul have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities or show any queer-coded storylines. The main romantic relationship is shown between two heterosexual former lovers.

How does A Little Bit of Soul portray gender?

Fair

Richard and Kate are both portrayed as intellectually equal scientists working together. This setup suggests a balance between the male and female leads in their professional roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Little Bit of Soul?

Minimal

The film does not feature a diverse cast or include characters from non-Anglo-Saxon backgrounds. It also does not explore any racial blending or challenge traditional casting norms.

How does A Little Bit of Soul represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story involves institutional power through the Michael Foundation and Australian politics. However, it is unclear whether the film critiques or reinforces these Western hierarchies.

Does A Little Bit of Soul include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There are no neurodivergent portrayals in the story either.

Present on Screen

The dual-protagonist structure highlights a balanced professional relationship between the male and female leads.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or characters with disabilities.
The narrative does not provide a clear critique of the institutional or economic structures it portrays.

Official Synopsis

Richard and Kate are former lovers who are now working independently to find the secret of the aging process. Both apply for funding from the Michael Foundation, and are asked to spend the weekend discussing the proposals with the Head of the Foundation, who happens to be married to the Australian Treasurer. They have a very interesting weekend.

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