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Fixing Up Christmas

Name: Fixing Up Christmas
Director: Jessica Harmon
Released: 2021
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2021

Director

Jessica Harmon

Runtime

85 minutes

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Fixing Up Christmas is a typical holiday romance that prioritizes familiar narrative structures over social complexity. It relies on established storylines that favor conventional relationship models and professional hierarchies. While the female lead is a capable professional, the story's main focus is on saving a male-led corporation. This reinforces traditional power dynamics rather than challenging them. The film lacks depth in reflecting diverse identities, focusing instead on Western seasonal traditions and the restoration of social and corporate order.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fixing Up Christmas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows traditional romantic storylines without explicitly showing LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative centers on a conventional romantic journey typical of family films.

How does Fixing Up Christmas portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist is shown as a highly skilled professional who saves a male-led company using her expertise. This maintains traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fixing Up Christmas?

Fair

The cast and synopsis do not indicate a predominantly non-white group. The production seems to follow standard casting practices for Western festive traditions.

How does Fixing Up Christmas represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within traditional Western seasonal celebrations and capitalist milestones. It emphasizes restoring order and professional success rather than challenging holiday values.

Does Fixing Up Christmas include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical or neurodivergent conditions. Disability is not a central theme or character driver in this story.

Present on Screen

The female lead is portrayed as a highly competent professional who plays a significant role in driving the story.
The film offers a reliable, accessible narrative within the holiday romance genre.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth storylines.
The plot reinforces traditional gendered power dynamics and professional hierarchies.
The production lacks racial and ethnic diversity within its cast and setting.

Official Synopsis

Known as a “fixer” for difficult clients, a talented party planner must help a young CEO plan the Christmas party of the year to dazzle the mayor and save his company. Wil the “fixer” fix something more than just the company?

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