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Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush

Name: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Director: Clive Donner
Released: 1968
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

5.3/10

Fair

1968

Not Rated

Director

Clive Donner

Runtime

96 minutes

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The film serves as a period piece documenting the changing social norms of the Swinging Sixties. It excels in capturing the era's growing female independence and the breakdown of rigid social norms through its portrayal of youth culture. However, the work is constrained by the demographic limitations of its time. It lacks racial diversity and does not represent LGBTQ+ individuals or people with disabilities, staying within a traditional, homogeneous framework. Ultimately, the film's value lies in its observational documentation of the social changes of 1968 without expanding its scope through diverse casting or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows the heterosexual and cisgender norms prevalent in the late 1960s. There are no depictions of same-sex relationships or non-binary gender identities.

How does Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush portray gender?

Fair

Female characters gain more independence and play significant roles in navigating romantic relationships outside traditional domestic life. The film highlights their growing autonomy during the sexual revolution.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush?

Limited

The cast is primarily white, reflecting the demographics of 1968 British suburbia. The story does not include diverse racial or ethnic perspectives.

How does Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush represent religion and culture?

Good

The film captures the cultural shift among young people and their rebellion against societal norms. It shows the tension between personal desires and established social rules.

Does Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus remains on the able-bodied activities of the youth.

Present on Screen

Captures the evolving social norms and the tension between traditional and youth cultures.
Highlights female characters' growing independence and autonomy during the sexual revolution.
Shows the shift away from rigid social norms towards greater social fluidity.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
Does not incorporate diverse racial or ethnic perspectives in the narrative.
Provides no visibility or character-driven elements related to disability.

Official Synopsis

Jamie McGregor is a virginal sixth-former in suburbia delivering groceries for the local supermarket, but he is more interested in other matters - Mary, Linda, Paula, and Caroline. He tries to seduce the girls of his dreams in the swinging sixties.

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