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Like Animals

Name: Like Animals
Director: Leland Montgomery
Released: 2017
Duration: 15 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2017

PG-13

Director

Leland Montgomery

Runtime

15 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Like Animals centers its narrative on the emotional resilience and intelligence of three sisters, breaking away from traditional patriarchal structures. It highlights women's ability to drive the story and resilience, creating a contemporary and inclusive view of family dynamics. The film’s multi-ethnic cast further enhances its inclusive nature. However, the representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disability remains unclear, indicating areas where the film could improve its inclusive profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does Like Animals have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

While the film does not provide clear evidence of LGBTQ+ identities or queer storylines, it includes actors like Cass Buggé, suggesting a potential for more nuanced representation.

How does Like Animals portray gender?

Good

The story focuses on the resilience of three sisters after their mother's passing, challenging traditional patriarchal structures by emphasizing female strength and ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Like Animals?

Good

The film features a multi-ethnic cast, including actors like Zoë Chao and Lateefah Holder, which adds a contemporary and inclusive perspective to the family dynamics.

How does Like Animals represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative employs dark humor to critique the idealized Western family unit, revealing family secrets and highlighting the dysfunction inherent in traditional domestic institutions.

Does Like Animals include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no explicit mention of visible or invisible disabilities in the film's cast or storyline.

Present on Screen

The film emphasizes the ability to act and resilience of three sisters.
It offers a contemporary and inclusive view of family through a multi-ethnic cast.
The narrative challenges traditional patriarchal hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks clear representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer storylines.
There is no visible or explicit portrayal of disability within the narrative.
Details regarding non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities are not clearly defined.

Official Synopsis

After the death of their mother, three sisters try to figure out how to move forward with their lives.

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