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Cheers

Name: Cheers
Director: Piyush Raghani
Released: 2015
Duration: 6 min

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Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2015

Director

Piyush Raghani

Runtime

6 minutes

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Cheers is a character-driven domestic drama centered on a man returning to confront his alcoholic mother after a decade of estrangement. The film prioritizes individual trauma and interpersonal reconciliation over broader social critique. While the narrative engages with the complexities of addiction—a significant mental health issue—it lacks the structural elements necessary for high characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The story remains focused on the micro-level of personal history. Ultimately, the film does not demonstrate evidence of intentional subversion of social hierarchies or promotion of progressive identity politics, functioning instead as a traditional study of familial dysfunction.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cheers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender identities. The story centers around a traditional family structure.

How does Cheers portray gender?

Limited

A female character is central to the plot, portrayed through her struggle with addiction. However, she is depicted within a traditional cliché of the suffering parent rather than a position of power.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cheers?

Minimal

The racial and ethnic makeup of the cast is not specified. There is no explicit information about the cultural backgrounds of the actors.

How does Cheers represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into themes of addiction and familial dysfunction. It focuses on personal morality without critiquing broader social or religious institutions.

Does Cheers include disability representation?

Fair

The portrayal of alcoholism may touch on mental health and chronic illness. The depth of this representation hinges on whether the addiction is handled with nuance.

Present on Screen

The film addresses the complexities of addiction and mental health through its central character.
The narrative provides a character study of a woman navigating vulnerability and struggle.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on traditional dramatic clichés regarding the role of the suffering parent.
There is a lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
The story lacks a broader critique of social, religious, or institutional structures.

Official Synopsis

10 years ago, a boy abandoned his alcoholic mother. Now a man, he returns to meet her.

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