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Lifted

Name: Lifted
Director: Lexi Alexander
Released: 2010
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2010

PG-13

Director

Lexi Alexander

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lifted is a traditional drama that upholds established social, religious, and familial hierarchies. It celebrates conventional virtues like patriotism and faith through a classic narrative structure. The film focuses on a standard nuclear family in a small-town Alabama setting, emphasizing traditionalist views on military service and religious institutions. While it touches on psychological complexities such as addiction, these themes primarily drive the protagonist's emotional journey rather than addressing broader systemic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lifted have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a typical storyline that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. It does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that question societal norms.

How does Lifted portray gender?

Fair

The mother demonstrates strength through her sobriety, but the film relies on traditional gender roles. Men hold the key roles of spiritual guidance and provider.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lifted?

Limited

The cast mainly consists of white actors representing a Southern demographic. Despite having a black actor play the Pastor, the film does not diversify its cast to challenge the status quo.

How does Lifted represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story highlights Southern values, religious institutions, and military service as sources of stability and heroism. It does not critically examine these cultural pillars.

Does Lifted include disability representation?

Fair

Characters with disabilities face bullying and addiction, which serve as catalysts for personal growth. However, these elements focus on emotional development rather than empowering characters with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of resilience through a mother's journey with addiction recovery.
Provides a platform for examining the emotional impact of military deployment on families.

Limited or Absent

Relies heavily on conventional gender roles and traditional domestic responsibilities.
Does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that challenge societal norms.
Maintains a narrow demographic focus that reflects a specific, non-diverse social environment.

Official Synopsis

The chance to shine in a singing competition offers much-needed hope for a Southern middle-schooler who's drowning in worries, from bullies in the halls to turmoil at home -- and the news that his reservist father has been called back to Afghanistan.

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