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Salma's Big Wish

Name: Salma's Big Wish
Director: Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano
Released: 2019
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

2019

TV-PG

Director

Carlos Gutiérrez Medrano

Runtime

95 minutes

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In 'Salma's Big Wish,' the film centers around a young woman's ability to act and a specific Mexican cultural identity. By focusing on Salma's quest to uncover her roots in Santa Clara, the film avoids Anglo-centric clichés and prioritizes a non-Western perspective. However, the film's diversity profile is limited, lacking representation of LGBTQ+ and disabled characters. While the film strongly represents gender and ethnicity, the scope of diversity remains narrow.

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Category Breakdown

Does Salma's Big Wish have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. There is no clear representation of LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does Salma's Big Wish portray gender?

Fair

Salma, a 16-year-old girl, is the main character who actively investigates her family history. She is not just an emotional figure but a proactive agent in the story.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Salma's Big Wish?

Good

The story focuses on a Mexican town, avoiding the typical Anglo-centric narratives. The protagonist's journey is closely linked to her Mexican heritage.

How does Salma's Big Wish represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative highlights the importance of ancestral connections and historical traditions within a specific community. It emphasizes the significance of local customs and beliefs.

Does Salma's Big Wish include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The protagonist is a strong, intellectual and determined female lead.
The film intentionally uses a specific Mexican setting to avoid Anglo-centric clichés.
The story explores meaningful themes of ancestral connection and historical memory.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The narrative scope is limited in representing diverse social identities beyond ethnicity and gender.

Official Synopsis

In the Mexican town of Santa Clara, Salma, a 16 year-old orphan who never got to meet her biological parents, has spent most of her life searching for clues of their identities and whereabouts, that is until she discovers a special book that is filled with stories of the town's past and the history of it's people.

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