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Bigger

Name: Bigger
Director: George Gallo
Released: 2018
Duration: 107 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2018

PG-13

Director

George Gallo

Runtime

107 minutes

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Bigger is a historical drama that delves into the systemic inequities of its time. By setting the Weider brothers' success against a backdrop of anti-Semitism and racial prejudice, the film avoids a simplistic success story. However, the film adheres to traditional biographical structures. It emphasizes male-driven industry leadership and follows conventional mid-century gender roles, offering little challenge to these norms. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its layered exploration of ethnicity and economic struggle. It provides a nuanced historical perspective rather than a contemporary deconstruction of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Bigger have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or storylines that go beyond the assumption that everyone is straight. The narrative centers on the fraternal bond and the family structure of the Weider brothers.

How does Bigger portray gender?

Fair

The story follows traditional biographical formulas centered on male-driven industry leadership. Male characters play a significant role in driving the narrative, adhering to conventional mid-century gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Bigger?

Fair

The film offers meaningful representation of the Jewish immigrant experience. It highlights the systemic challenges like anti-Semitism and racism faced by the protagonists during their rise to success.

How does Bigger represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative uses an American Dream framework while critiquing social hierarchies. It recognizes systemic oppression and the obstacles that complicate individual ability to act in the mid-20th century.

Does Bigger include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film's documented narrative.

Present on Screen

Meaningful depiction of the Jewish immigrant experience and the struggle against anti-Semitism.
Addresses systemic racism and poverty as real obstacles to the American Dream.
Provides a nuanced historical layer by framing success within the context of ethnic prejudice.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight storylines.
Relies on traditional gender hierarchies with primary ability to act held by male characters.
Offers no documented representation of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The inspirational tale of the grandfathers of the fitness movement as we now know it, Joe & Ben Weider. Battling anti-Semitism, racism and extreme poverty, the brothers beat all odds to build an empire & inspire future generations.

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