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The Will

The Will

2020

Director

Louise Alston

Runtime

106 minutes

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Synopsis

Early in her life, Josephine Malone learned the hard way that there was only one person she could love and trust: her grandmother, Lydia Malone. Out of necessity, unconsciously and very successfully, Josephine donned a disguise to keep all others at bay. She led a globetrotting lifestyle on the fringes of the fashion and music elite, but she kept herself distant. While Josephine was trotting the globe, retired boxer Jake Spear was living in the same small town as Lydia. There was nothing disguised about Jake. Including the fact he made a habit of making very bad decisions about who to give his love. But for Josephine and Jake, there was one person who adored them. One person who knew how to lead them to happiness. And one person who was intent on doing it. Even if she had to do it as her final wish on this earth.

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Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

4.0/10

Fair

Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The story focuses on the romantic connection between Josephine and Jake. There is no evidence of queer narratives or non-heteronormative identities.

Gender Representation

Fair

Female agency drives the plot through the intergenerational bond between Josephine and Lydia. The matriarchal influence elevates female wisdom over traditional male-led hierarchies.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Minimal

Specific racial identities are not detailed in the narrative. While the protagonist travels globally, no specific ethnic details are provided.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The film prioritizes emotional legacy and familial bonds. It explores subjective happiness rather than adhering to rigid social or religious structures.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of physical, mental, or neurodivergent conditions.

Strengths

  • The film centers female agency, using a matriarchal lineage to drive the narrative arc.
  • It emphasizes emotional legacy and the strength of intergenerational female bonds.

Areas for Improvement

  • The story lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
  • There is a lack of visible racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity within the character descriptions.

AI Analysis

The Will is a character-driven romantic drama that finds its strength in its matriarchal structure. By centering the plot on a grandmother's final wish, the film grants significant agency to female characters, disrupting traditional patriarchal storytelling patterns. However, the film lacks intersectional depth. The narrative remains focused on interpersonal relationships and romantic connections, offering little engagement with broader systemic critiques or diverse identity markers. It functions as a traditional exploration of love and familial duty.

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