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Dear Christmas

Name: Dear Christmas
Director: Emily Moss Wilson
Released: 2020
Duration: 80 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2020

TV-G

Director

Emily Moss Wilson

Runtime

80 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dear Christmas operates as a traditional holiday romance film that upholds conventional social norms. The narrative structure reinforces established romantic and gender hierarchies without challenging them. While the protagonist achieves professional success, her journey is primarily defined by her search for a traditional romantic partner. The film lacks significant representation of diverse identities, racial diversity, and disabilities, maintaining a narrow, conventional storytelling approach.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dear Christmas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a conventional storyline focused on a heterosexual relationship between Natalie and Jack.

How does Dear Christmas portray gender?

Fair

Natalie exhibits professional success as an author and podcast host. However, her story revolves around finding romantic fulfillment, while Jack embodies traditional masculine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dear Christmas?

Limited

The film's setting appears localized and lacks diversity. There is no indication of diverse casting or characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

How does Dear Christmas represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on traditional Western holiday celebrations and emphasizes nuclear family values, highlighting a 50th wedding anniversary.

Does Dear Christmas include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

The protagonist Natalie demonstrates professional success as a successful author and podcast host.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional gender roles and straight-centered romantic arcs.
There is a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the ensemble cast.
The narrative fails to include representation for neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.

Official Synopsis

Natalie Morgan is an author and host of a popular podcast, Holiday Love, which shares true stories of holiday romance with its listeners. While to the outside world and her listeners everywhere see Natalie is an expert on romance, she's never truly experienced a romance of her own. As Natalie prepares to embark on a promotional tour for her new book, she stops back home to spend Christmas with her family and to celebrate her parent's 50th anniversary where she unexpectedly begins to experience her own holiday romance as sparks ignite with local firefighter, Jack.

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