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Still My Friend

Name: Still My Friend
Director: Nathaniel Avila
Released: 2015
Duration: 12 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2015

PG-13

Director

Nathaniel Avila

Runtime

12 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Still My Friend presents a compelling subversion of typical character archetypes. By centering a successful lesbian businesswoman, the film avoids common clichés, focusing instead on a protagonist whose identity is already integrated into her professional life. The narrative also flips traditional gender roles, positioning Bailey as the stable, successful professional while her male counterpart, Joe, is depicted in a state of decline. This shift creates a unique power dynamic centered on reconciliation. While the film excels in representing LGBTQ and gendered identities, it lacks information regarding racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity. The focus remains on the interpersonal and identity-driven aspects of the two leads.

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Category Breakdown

Does Still My Friend have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on Bailey, a successful lesbian businesswoman. Her identity is integral to her character rather than a plot device for a coming-out story.

How does Still My Friend portray gender?

Good

Bailey challenges traditional gender roles by being the stable, successful professional. This contrasts with Joe, who is portrayed as 'washed up,' reversing the usual gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Still My Friend?

Minimal

The narrative provides no information regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the characters.

How does Still My Friend represent religion and culture?

Good

The story delves into themes of loyalty and forgiveness, emphasizing individualistic, situational ethics over traditional moral frameworks.

Does Still My Friend include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film's character descriptions.

Present on Screen

Features a queer protagonist with high professional ability to act and social stability.
Subverts traditional gender hierarchies by placing the female lead in the provider role.
Avoids the 'coming out' cliché by treating identity as an established fact.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visibility regarding racial and ethnic diversity.
Provides no information concerning disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Bailey, a proud, lesbian, business woman, reunites with old college friend, Joe, a washed up film producer, after being separated for 10 years due to a broken relationship between the two...

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