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Acrylic

Name: Acrylic
Director: Nicole D'Angelo
Released: 2020
Duration: 78 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2020

Director

Nicole D'Angelo

Runtime

78 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Acrylic functions as a character-driven comedy that utilizes a community-centric setting to explore social competition. The film's strength lies in its narrative structure, which centers women's ability to drive the story and utilizes a diverse ensemble to move away from homogeneous casting patterns. While the salon setting offers a framework for exploring identity and social dynamics, the film lacks specific thematic evidence of systemic challenges. The representation remains moderate, leaning on the potential of its setting rather than explicit, confirmed depictions of underrepresented groups. Ultimately, the film disrupts traditional professional hierarchies by focusing on women in commerce, but it stops short of providing deep, verifiable coverage of broader social or political movements.

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Category Breakdown

Does Acrylic have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The salon setting provides a natural place for diverse gender expressions. However, the film does not confirm non-binary gender identities or actively challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Acrylic portray gender?

Fair

The plot centers on women's ability to drive the story and professional rivalry within a female-dominated industry. This structure disrupts traditional male-led hierarchies by placing women in positions of economic influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Acrylic?

Fair

A multi-ethnic ensemble is suggested by the cast list. The salon environment functions as a melting pot, allowing for the exploration of various backgrounds within a local community.

How does Acrylic represent religion and culture?

Fair

The rivalry cliché allows for a deconstruction of capitalist structures through a communal lens. The salon acts as a micro-society where professional hierarchies may be challenged by social norms.

Does Acrylic include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No representation in this category is present in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Centering of women's ability to drive the story and professional intellect in a competitive industry.
Use of a diverse, multi-ethnic ensemble cast.
A community-focused setting that facilitates social dynamics.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit confirmation regarding LGBTQ+ character identities.
Absence of visible or invisible disability representation.
Insufficient evidence of explicit anti-establishment or secularist themes.

Official Synopsis

A colorful neighborhood salon is threatened by a new addition. The pot is stirred by a local magazine competition and a long standing rivalry. Which salon has what it takes to win the grand prize?

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