
Wonder
2019

Representation Score
Good
2022
Director
Jo Rochelle
Runtime
58 minutes
Average Rating
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Jasmine Is a Star stands out by centering a protagonist with albinism, effectively challenging mainstream beauty standards. The film uses her unique identity as a driver for her personal journey rather than a mere plot device. While the film excels in disability representation, it remains moderate in other areas. The narrative promotes female autonomy by focusing on career-driven ambitions rather than domesticity. However, it lacks explicit information regarding LGBTQ+ themes or broader cultural subversion.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any explicit depictions of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It remains neutral in this regard.
The story focuses on a teenage female protagonist who pursues personal ambitions and professional autonomy. This emphasis shifts away from traditional domestic roles toward individualistic career goals.
The film features a protagonist with albinism, disrupting conventional beauty standards. This choice adds meaningful depth to physical diversity.
Set in Minneapolis, the film explores identity within a modern, secular urban setting. The protagonist navigates the tension between professional visibility and personal privacy.
The film excels in providing meaningful representation to a character with a visible physical difference. It avoids 'inspiration porn' by focusing on her specific professional mission.
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Official Synopsis
A determined 16-year-old with albinism makes it her mission to become a professional model in her hometown of Minneapolis, while attempting to go unnoticed in every other aspect of her teenage life.

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