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Christmas in Mississippi

Christmas in Mississippi

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2017

TV-PG

Director

Emily Moss Wilson

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Christmas in Mississippi is a traditional holiday film that emphasizes nostalgic and romantic themes. Its structure adheres to conventional holiday expectations rather than challenging societal norms. While the film includes a protagonist with professional influence, it lacks complexity in its portrayal of gender and sexuality. The central conflict revolves around familiar romantic dynamics, avoiding deeper social issues. Overall, the film maintains traditional cultural norms without offering substantial new perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Christmas in Mississippi have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers around a reunion between Holly and her ex-boyfriend, reinforcing traditional heterosexual relationships. It doesn't include any non-binary gender identities or critiques of conventional romantic structures.

How does Christmas in Mississippi portray gender?

Fair

Holly Logan shows strong female influence through her work as a photographer and her community service. However, the storyline depends on typical romantic clichés that support traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Christmas in Mississippi?

Limited

Despite being set in Mississippi, the film does not showcase a diverse cast. Instead, it follows a uniform look that may not accurately represent the region’s varied demographics.

How does Christmas in Mississippi represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story highlights communal holiday traditions like a light show. It upholds traditional Western holiday customs without exploring alternative or secular viewpoints.

Does Christmas in Mississippi include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • The protagonist, Holly Logan, demonstrates significant influence through her career as a photographer and her community engagement.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and does not reflect the racial diversity of its Mississippi setting.
  • The storyline relies heavily on traditional romantic clichés and conventional Western holiday norms.

Official Synopsis

Photographer Holly Logan returns to her hometown of Gulfport, Mississippi for Christmas. The town is resurrecting their traditional holiday light show for the first time since a terrible hurricane struck five years earlier. Holly volunteers to pitch in, but soon has second thoughts when she discovers the festival is run by her high school sweetheart, Mike.

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