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Beaches

Name: Beaches
Director: Allison Anders
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2017

TV-14

Director

Allison Anders

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Beaches is a character-driven study that emphasizes female empowerment. By highlighting the professional and emotional lives of its two female leads, the film successfully challenges traditional gender roles and prioritizes women's autonomy. However, the film's impact is constrained by its narrow demographic focus. The narrative lacks significant racial and LGBTQ+ diversity, adhering to more conventional, homogenous social structures. Ultimately, while the film presents a progressive perspective on gender, its limited engagement with diverse racial or queer perspectives results in a less inclusive social landscape.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beaches have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story centers on traditional heterosexual relationships and life stages. It does not prominently feature queer identities or non-cisgender themes within the main plot.

How does Beaches portray gender?

Excellent

The film highlights female autonomy and professional growth. It challenges traditional gender roles by emphasizing the protagonists' personal empowerment over patriarchal or domestic stability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beaches?

Limited

The narrative focuses primarily on white characters within a predominantly white setting. This limits engagement with broader racial and cultural diversity.

How does Beaches represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film takes a secular approach to morality, focusing on the nuanced struggles of adulthood and social status rather than religious or cultural traditions.

Does Beaches include disability representation?

Fair

There is no significant focus on physical disabilities or neurodivergence. The character arcs emphasize psychological and socioeconomic transitions over the experiences of those with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights female empowerment and professional growth.
Challenges traditional gender roles and domestic clichés.
Offers nuanced, realistic portrayals of adult struggles.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic diversity among lead characters.
Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or queer arcs.
Minimal focus on neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Follows the serendipitous meeting of two young girls on the Venice Boardwalk, who, though worlds apart in lifestyle, embark on unexpected and lifelong friendship. CC is an aspiring singer trying to make it in Los Angeles. Hillary is the daughter of a prominent civil rights lawyer who struggles to find her own destiny. Their friendship—even with its ups and downs—sustains them for decades.

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