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Falling for the Competition

Name: Falling for the Competition
Director: Brittany Goodwin
Released: 2023
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2023

Director

Brittany Goodwin

Runtime

90 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Falling for the Competition functions as a typical romantic comedy that finds its slightly progressive edge by challenging traditional gender roles. By pitting a female-led mom’s group against a rival dad’s group, the film explores leadership and control outside of conventional domestic settings. However, the narrative remains rooted in conventional social structures. The emphasis on organized community groups and charity events underscores a preference for social stability over broader societal change. Ultimately, the film lacks specific information about racial, ethnic, or disability representation, leaving its potential for inclusivity largely unexplored.

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Category Breakdown

Does Falling for the Competition have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story revolves around a romantic tension between Molly and Ashley. Although the rivalry-to-romance storyline offers potential for diverse dynamics, there is no clear indication of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does Falling for the Competition portray gender?

Fair

The film challenges traditional gender roles by positioning a female protagonist as a leader in the community. It contrasts a female-led group with a male-led organization to explore social influence and control.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Falling for the Competition?

Minimal

The narrative does not provide specific details about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. Therefore, the diversity of the community remains unspecified.

How does Falling for the Competition represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film highlights secular, community-focused activities such as bake-offs and fun-runs. It emphasizes social cohesion within modern parenting structures rather than religious institutions.

Does Falling for the Competition include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting female leadership.
Examines social influence through competitive, high-stakes community roles.
Uses a modern parenting framework to explore contemporary social structures.

Limited or Absent

Does not specify the racial or ethnic diversity within the community.
Does not include visible or invisible disability representation.
Does not clearly depict LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.

Official Synopsis

Molly runs the local mom’s group and this year they’re entering the prestigious Modern Parenting Group of the Year award. When new to town Ashley sets up a rival dad’s group and starts usurping Molly and her team at charity bake-offs and smashing their times in fun-runs, will their competitive natures get in the way of what everyone else, including their children, can see – a spark worth fighting for?

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