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10 Hours for Christmas

Name: 10 Hours for Christmas
Director: Cris D'amato
Released: 2020
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Cris D'amato

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

10 Hours for Christmas is a conventional family comedy focused on reuniting a divorced family. The plot follows three siblings trying to bring their parents back together, a theme that aligns with traditional narrative structures. The film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of diversity, focusing instead on preserving the nuclear family and Western holiday traditions. This results in a narrative that feels safe and familiar rather than socially subversive.

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Category Breakdown

Does 10 Hours for Christmas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities. It also does not challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does 10 Hours for Christmas portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a divorced family with traditional gender roles. It presents a typical family comedy without challenging conventional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 10 Hours for Christmas?

Minimal

There is no mention of the racial makeup of the cast. The film does not use race-bent casting to break away from historical norms.

How does 10 Hours for Christmas represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot centers on restoring the nuclear family during Christmas. It emphasizes conventional Western family values without questioning traditional institutions.

Does 10 Hours for Christmas include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Disability does not play a role in driving the narrative forward.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, accessible family-centric comedy structure.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of diverse identities, including race, gender, and sexuality.
The story relies on conventional Western family clichés without challenging them.
There is a notable absence of characters with disabilities or diverse sexual orientations.

Official Synopsis

Three siblings devise a plan to get their divorced parents to spend Christmas together.

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