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Kisses for My President

Name: Kisses for My President
Director: Curtis Bernhardt
Released: 1964
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

2.3/10

Limited

1964

Not Rated

Director

Curtis Bernhardt

Runtime

113 minutes

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Kisses for My President aims to challenge traditional gender roles by placing a woman in the highest political office. However, the film remains constrained by the racial and cultural homogeneity of the 1960s, offering limited representation for people of color or LGBTQ+ individuals. While it successfully elevates women's ability to drive the story, it does not venture beyond the traditional Western institutional values of its time.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kisses for My President have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities.

How does Kisses for My President portray gender?

Good

The film centers on a female President, challenging traditional gender roles by giving the female lead significant control and intellectual authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kisses for My President?

Minimal

The cast is primarily white, reflecting the homogenous social circles of 1960s Washington, D.C. There is no significant racial diversity or characters of color in prominent roles.

How does Kisses for My President represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines the tension between personal morality and the strictures of state institutions, focusing on the responsibilities and decorum expected of political figures in a Western context.

Does Kisses for My President include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film disrupts traditional gender hierarchies by featuring a powerful female President.
It challenges patriarchal norms by depicting a husband who supports his wife's leadership.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the homogeneous social circles of the 1960s.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ individuals or non-traditional gender identities.
The film adheres to traditional Western institutional values without exploring broader cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A hapless husband takes a back seat to his wife, the first female president of the United States.

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