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A Family Reunion Christmas

Name: A Family Reunion Christmas
Director: Robbie Countryman
Released: 2019
Duration: 29 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2019

Director

Robbie Countryman

Runtime

29 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Family Reunion Christmas succeeds by highlighting the ability to act of Black families. By featuring an all-Black cast, the film shifts the focus to the Black experience as the main lens of the story. The film also stands out in its portrayal of women. Instead of following male-dominated leadership clichés, the plot centers on the emotional intelligence and influence of the women in the family. However, the film maintains traditional social structures. It prioritizes the preservation of conventional family and religious institutions, rather than challenging them, leading to a traditional approach to social cohesion.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Family Reunion Christmas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses solely on traditional family structures.

How does A Family Reunion Christmas portray gender?

Good

Female characters like M'Dear and her sisters drive the narrative. This matriarchal structure shifts the focus away from typical patriarchal holiday themes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Family Reunion Christmas?

Excellent

The story centers on an all-Black cast, emphasizing specific cultural and familial experiences. This approach breaks away from the white-centric focus often seen in holiday media.

How does A Family Reunion Christmas represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot revolves around a church Christmas pageant and Western religious traditions. It highlights communal belonging and stability within these established institutions.

Does A Family Reunion Christmas include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the story. No themes related to disabilities are central to the narrative.

Present on Screen

Centers an all-Black cast, offering high-level representation.
Highlights the ability to act of women in a matriarchal structure.
Provides a culturally specific perspective on family and community.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.
Relies on traditional religious and social institutions without subversion.
Does not feature characters with disabilities as central themes.

Official Synopsis

M'Dear and her sisters struggle to keep their singing act together before a church Christmas pageant while Grandpa teaches the kids a valuable lesson.

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