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Broken Memories

Name: Broken Memories
Director: Michael Worth
Released: 2017
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.9/10

Fair

2017

Director

Michael Worth

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Broken Memories is a traditional domestic drama that adheres to conventional character arcs. It offers a compassionate view of caregiving and neurocognitive illness. However, the film relies on familiar romantic and familial structures that reinforce existing norms. Its casting is predominantly homogeneous, lacking diversity. While the film respects the challenges of disability, it falls short of offering multi-layered complexity and systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Broken Memories have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship between Levi and Maggie. It doesn't include non-binary identities or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight.

How does Broken Memories portray gender?

Fair

Levi drives the story, while Maggie provides support and guidance. Her difficult past gives her a strong role in the narrative, preventing her from being a passive character.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Broken Memories?

Limited

The film follows a conventional casting approach with mostly white actors. There is no indication of diverse racial or ethnic representation.

How does Broken Memories represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story emphasizes traditional values such as respecting elders and maintaining family harmony. It focuses on reconciliation and stability without critiquing broader societal issues.

Does Broken Memories include disability representation?

Fair

Jasper's Alzheimer's disease is a central theme. The film addresses the challenges and emotional impact of living with neurocognitive decline.

Present on Screen

Offers a detailed exploration of the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.
Examines the emotional labor and systemic realities of family caregiving.
Maggie's character has a significant role due to her turbulent past.

Limited or Absent

Needs more complex and diverse identity-driven narratives.
Depends heavily on traditional, straight-centered structures.
Shows little evidence of racial or ethnic diversity in casting.

Official Synopsis

“Broken Memories” is a romantic drama that depicts the often-untold story of a family caregiver tending to an elderly parent. Once estranged from his family, Levi (Ivan Sergei), puts his life on hold to care for his father, Jasper (Rance Howard), who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. After Jasper wanders off one too many times, Levi eventually is resigned to hiring a beautiful and somewhat mysterious caregiver named Maggie (Kelly Greyson). Her patience and warmth begin to rebuild a bridge between father and son as the old family house begins to resemble a home once again. Unfortunately, Maggie has her own turbulent past that eventually catches up with her and changes everything in a burst of violence.

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