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Well Groomed

Name: Well Groomed
Director: Rebecca Stern
Released: 2019
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

5.4/10

Fair

2019

TV-G

Director

Rebecca Stern

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Well Groomed is a niche documentary that explores the world of canine grooming. It provides a platform for individual expression through the medium of dog grooming. The film focuses on a specific hobbyist community, limiting its scope for broader systemic critiques. Instead, it celebrates the craft and community-driven perspectives within this unique subculture. While the film highlights female expertise, it does not offer broader multi-layered character arcs or systemic social critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Well Groomed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a variety of participants, but it does not provide specific details about their sexual orientation or gender identity.

How does Well Groomed portray gender?

Good

The movie highlights women who excel in a competitive field. By showcasing women’s skills and creativity, it emphasizes their importance and ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Well Groomed?

Fair

There is no clear information about the racial makeup of the participants. The film does not specify the demographics of the individuals involved.

How does Well Groomed represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film delves into the unique social structure of a competitive grooming community. It focuses on the subjective artistry and niche cultural values rather than mainstream norms.

Does Well Groomed include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not provide any specific information about the portrayal of disabilities among the participants.

Present on Screen

Highlights female expertise and creative ability to act within a specialized professional niche.
Provides a platform for diverse individual expressions through canine aesthetics.
Focuses on specialized, community-driven perspectives within a unique subculture.

Limited or Absent

Lacks broader systemic critiques or multi-layered character arcs.
Does not provide explicit details about the sexual orientation or gender identity of the participants.
Provides limited information about the racial composition or the way different parts of someone's identity overlap of the community.

Official Synopsis

Travel the humorous, visually stunning world of Competitive Creative Dog Grooming alongside the colorful women transforming their beloved poodles into living sculptures.

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