
We Are Stronger
2017

Representation Score
Limited
2016
Not RatedDirector
Mark Kemble
Runtime
100 minutes
Average Rating
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Bad Hurt is a domestic tragedy that dismantles the myth of the seamless, functional family. It focuses on the psychological fallout of war and the realities of special needs care, bringing these issues into the private domestic sphere. However, the film lacks multi-layered breadth and demographic inclusion, limiting its scope to a specific, non-diverse social unit.
Category Breakdown
There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing queer experiences in the film. The story focuses on a traditional nuclear family structure.
The story highlights the emotional resilience of Elaine and her daughter. The father is depicted in a state of shared instability, but the film lacks clear subversion of gender roles.
The narrative centers on the Kendall family in Staten Island. There is no indication of a diverse cast or multi-layered racial dynamics within the primary unit.
The film deconstructs the idealized American family by focusing on systemic and situational hardships. It lacks explicit secularist or anti-capitalist themes to elevate its cultural score.
Disability is a central driving force, featuring a special needs daughter and a son with war-related trauma. It remains unclear if these characters possess full ability to act or serve as plot catalysts.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Elaine and Ed Kendall have more than their share of grief and suffering. Once a young couple in love they now struggle for a sense of stability in their Staten Island home. Their eldest son is suffering from the physical and psychological effects of war; his younger brother takes it upon himself to bring him peace and relief. Meanwhile, their special needs daughter brings another kind of chaos to the family. Even though Ed and Elaine explore options for her care, they’re really just hanging on to hope that things improve somehow.

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