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Marriage: Shattered Vows

Name: Marriage: Shattered Vows
Director: Karla Plimmer, Peter Hatch
Released: 2015
Duration: 55 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2015

TV-Y

Director

Karla Plimmer, Peter Hatch

Runtime

55 minutes

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Marriage: Shattered Vows serves as a sociological study of the evolving landscape of domestic institutions. It employs a critical perspective to explore the tension between traditional marriage norms and new social realities. The documentary excels in analyzing the shift in identity-based legal rights, particularly those related to LGBTQ+ unions. It presents the breakdown of traditional norms as a multifaceted sociological transition rather than a crisis. However, the film does not offer specific data on racial, ethnic, or disability representation, leaving gaps in its demographic coverage.

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Category Breakdown

Does Marriage: Shattered Vows have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film highlights the significance of gay marriage as a key element in modern social change. It portrays queer identity as a major force in reshaping contemporary society.

How does Marriage: Shattered Vows portray gender?

Fair

The documentary examines how sanctioned infidelity and alternative relationships challenge traditional gender roles. It suggests a critique of conventional patriarchal or nuclear family structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Marriage: Shattered Vows?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the subjects. No information is available to assess this category.

How does Marriage: Shattered Vows represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film delves into themes of institutional critique and systemic relativism, examining the interplay between government policies and diverse social dynamics.

Does Marriage: Shattered Vows include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any information about the inclusion or depiction of individuals with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Uses LGBTQ+ marriage as a central theme to explore social evolution.
Examines the impact of systemic changes on traditional social contracts.
Explores diverse social dynamics and alternative relationship structures.

Limited or Absent

Does not provide clear evidence of racial or ethnic diversity among subjects.
Does not include information about the representation of individuals with disabilities.
Character development and individual stories are not well-defined.

Official Synopsis

With changes in society leading to a fall in marriage and rise in divorce, is it possible that the institution has outlived its function? We investigate the marriage industry and costs of divorce against a backdrop of government incentives, the arrival of gay marriage, rise in sanctioned infidelity and alternate relationships.

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