
Christmas in Louisiana
2019

Representation Score
Minimal
2017
TV-PGDirector
Emily Moss Wilson
Runtime
93 minutes
Average Rating
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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.
Category Breakdown
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.
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.
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.
The story highlights communal holiday traditions like a light show. It upholds traditional Western holiday customs without exploring alternative or secular viewpoints.
The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
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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