
We Are the Nobles
2013

Representation Score
Fair
2017
NRDirector
Nick Brokaw
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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The Socialite is a character-driven comedy that prioritizes class displacement and nationality over systemic issues. It succeeds in providing a platform for Brazilian representation and exploring the complexities of the immigrant experience in a Western context. However, the film operates within conventional comedic frameworks. The reliance on established clichés, such as the spoiled socialite, limits its ability to challenge social hierarchies or offer deep multi-layered complexity. Ultimately, while the film moves away from homogeneous white-centric narratives, it lacks visible representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability, resulting in a moderate diversity profile.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit mention of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The plot revolves around the protagonist's journey from wealth to instability, focusing on traditional romantic or familial themes.
While the story centers on a female protagonist, the 'spoiled socialite' cliché may reinforce traditional views of femininity. The narrative follows a standard fish-out-of-water arc without confirming any subversion of patriarchal structures.
The film provides meaningful representation by centering a Brazilian protagonist and delving into the immigrant experience. This focus on a non-Anglo-Saxon family offers insights into cross-cultural dynamics in America.
The narrative touches on systemic corruption and the fragility of capitalist status. However, it leans towards a traditional comedic resolution rather than a sustained critique of Western or political institutions.
There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. No information is available to assess this category.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
When her Brazilian, senator father is arrested for involving his entire family in campaign finance fraud, a spoiled, rich, Brazilian socialite must suddenly start a new life in America without friends, money, a place to live or a greencard.

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