
Broken Memories
2017

Representation Score
Limited
2020
TV-PGDirector
Rob Diamond
Runtime
92 minutes
Average Rating
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Our Father's Keeper is a character-driven film centered on a domestic crisis. Its primary strength lies in its exploration of Alzheimer's disease and the complexities of elder care. However, the narrative largely adheres to conventional dramatic clichés and traditional Western family structures, offering limited disruption to established social norms. The film lacks visible diversity in terms of LGBTQ+ representation and racial variety, focusing instead on a localized, traditional family unit.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-traditional gender identities.
The story revolves around a male lead and a central father figure, emphasizing a conventional family structure. The caregiving roles do not clearly challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
There are no specific details about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. The narrative focuses on a single, possibly homogeneous family unit.
The plot centers on traditional Western cultural traditions, such as a Thanksgiving gathering and familial duties. It does not critique secular or anti-religious viewpoints.
The film addresses cognitive disability by focusing on Alzheimer's disease, moving beyond including someone from a minority group without giving them real depth to tackle the realities of neurodivergence.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
On Thanksgiving, a family struggles to properly care for their father with Alzheimer's disease.

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