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Bennett's Song

Bennett's Song

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2018

TV-PG

Director

Harley Wallen

Runtime

108 minutes

Average Rating

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Bennett's Song aims to challenge the traditional nuclear family archetype by focusing on two large, unique households. The film's strength lies in its foundational intent to present a more nuanced and pluralistic view of 21st-century domestic life. While the film promises diversity, the specific details regarding queer identities and disability are absent from the narrative overview. This leaves the actual depth of its characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity somewhat speculative. Ultimately, the film functions as a character-driven exploration of non-traditional social structures, aiming to redefine what constitutes a 'normal' family through the friction of two different households.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bennett's Song have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film suggests non-traditional family identities but does not provide specific queer characters or storylines. Queer identities are implied but not explicitly detailed.

How does Bennett's Song portray gender?

Fair

The story explores domestic dynamics through two large households, hinting at a potential for deconstructing traditional gender roles. However, specific character roles and ability to act are not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bennett's Song?

Good

The premise focuses on the collision of diverse families, implying a multi-ethnic or multi-racial cast. This approach moves away from homogeneous casting to reflect a pluralistic American experience.

How does Bennett's Song represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative actively critiques the monolithic concept of the American family by centering on non-standard social units, disrupting conventional expectations of domestic stability.

Does Bennett's Song include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the provided story details.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges the traditional nuclear family archetype.
  • Promotes a pluralistic view of modern American society.
  • Focuses on non-standard domestic structures.

Limited or Absent

  • Needs more explicit details about LGBTQ+ identities and character arcs.
  • Provides no information about disability or neurodivergent representation.
  • Character roles and ability to act are not clearly defined.

Official Synopsis

When two very unique and diverse families with 7 kids each collide, they find laughs, music, love, and a few answers about what it means to be a not-so-normal American family in the 21st century.

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