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Marisol
Representation Score
4.3/10
Fair
2019
TV-14Director
Zoé Salicrup Junco
Runtime
15 minutes
Average Rating
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Marisol is a character-driven film that explores the multi-layered vulnerabilities of a underrepresented woman. By focusing on a mother's struggles with undocumented status, the film moves away from typical narratives to address systemic social issues. The narrative structure emphasizes the protagonist's fight against institutional challenges, using her precarious legal status to explore themes of survival and the limits of traditional social protections. While the film effectively portrays gender and ethnic identities, it does not represent LGBTQ+ or disability-related stories, resulting in a more specialized rather than broad diversity profile.
Category Breakdown
Does Marisol have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities.
How does Marisol portray gender?
The story focuses on a female protagonist's journey and survival, which challenges traditional gender roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Marisol?
The film highlights the experiences of an undocumented immigrant, engaging with themes of migration and underrepresented communities.
How does Marisol represent religion and culture?
It examines the ethical dilemmas faced by undocumented individuals and the state, critiquing systemic barriers.
Does Marisol include disability representation?
There are no characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities in the film.
Present on Screen
- Strong focus on women's ability to drive the story and motherhood as central narrative drivers.
- Engages meaningfully with themes of migration and non-Anglo-Saxon identities.
- Critiques systemic social structures and the friction between individuals and the state.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
- Provides no visible inclusion of characters with physical or mental disabilities.
Official Synopsis
A young, undocumented mother gets into a risky situation to make a life for herself and her daughter.
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