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Hello

Name: Hello
Director: Tamara LaSeon Bass
Released: 2022
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2022

TV-MA

Director

Tamara LaSeon Bass

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hello diversifies the thriller genre by placing a Black female protagonist in a position of strength and resilience. Casting Eva Marcille and Jen Harper as lead actors adds a layer of diversity that contrasts with typical homogenous casts in suspense films. While the film successfully highlights racial diversity, it maintains a focus on personal survival and romantic deception. The narrative does not engage with broader systemic issues or cultural structures, keeping the tension centered on the protagonist's immediate survival. Overall, the film challenges traditional genre clichés by presenting a proactive lead instead of a passive victim, although it lacks specific representation of LGBTQ+ or disability issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hello have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a romantic relationship between the main character and another male character. There is no indication of non-straight relationships or gender identities.

How does Hello portray gender?

Good

The female protagonist drives the plot through her intelligence and strong presence. She avoids the damsel in distress cliché by actively navigating dangerous situations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hello?

Good

The film features a mostly Black cast in key roles, highlighting the strength and resilience of Black women in a suspenseful environment.

How does Hello represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on personal survival and interpersonal conflicts during New Year's Eve. It emphasizes psychological suspense without delving into broader socio-political or religious themes.

Does Hello include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of physical or cognitive disabilities being portrayed in the film.

Present on Screen

Features a predominantly Black cast in key roles.
Gives the female protagonist a strong role in the story.
Highlights Black female perspectives in a suspenseful setting.

Limited or Absent

Does not explicitly represent LGBTQ+ identities or relationships.
Does not show any evidence of disability representation.
Focuses on personal survival rather than broader cultural or systemic issues.

Official Synopsis

An emotionally unavailable flight attendant meets a potential love interest and later finds out that her "perfect guy" has ulterior motives. As the clock ticks down on New Year's Eve, she must fight to keep her murdered ex-boyfriend's secrets or find herself dead.

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