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Feeling Butterflies

Name: Feeling Butterflies
Director: MJ Grabiak
Released: 2022
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2022

TV-G

Director

MJ Grabiak

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Feeling Butterflies is a conventional TV-G rated romance that leans heavily on genre clichés. While it features a strong female lead with professional influence, the narrative lacks the depth needed for a more progressive rating. The film adheres to standard Western social structures, emphasizing entrepreneurship and traditional celebrations. This approach offers a comfortable viewing experience but misses opportunities for greater complexity and diversity. Overall, the work functions as a straightforward genre piece without substantial evidence of critical engagement with societal issues or diverse representations.

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Category Breakdown

Does Feeling Butterflies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on a professional relationship between Emily and Adam, without any explicit mention of queer identities. The narrative follows traditional romantic structures.

How does Feeling Butterflies portray gender?

Fair

Emily Mariposa is a central female protagonist with professional influence. However, her relationship with her male partner follows conventional gender roles in the workplace.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Feeling Butterflies?

Limited

The story does not provide specific information about the ethnic backgrounds of the cast members. There is no evidence of diverse casting practices.

How does Feeling Butterflies represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative focuses on weddings and birthdays, reflecting typical Western social events. It emphasizes conventional celebrations without exploring diverse cultural traditions.

Does Feeling Butterflies include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the story.

Present on Screen

Features a central female protagonist with professional influence and business ownership.

Limited or Absent

Lacks verifiable evidence of racial or ethnic diversity among the cast.
Does not explore non-traditional romantic structures or queer identities.
Fails to include representation for characters with disabilities.
Relies on conventional Western social milestones rather than diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When you need butterflies for your wedding or birthday, there’s only one woman to call: Emily Mariposa. It’s what her business ‘Feeling Butterflies Inc.' is all about – and right now, business is good! In fact it’s so good, Emily and her business partner Adam are struggling to keep up with demand.

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