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12 Gifts of Christmas

Name: 12 Gifts of Christmas
Director: Peter Sullivan
Released: 2015
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

2.0/10

Minimal

2015

TV-G

Director

Peter Sullivan

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

12 Gifts of Christmas is a traditional holiday romantic comedy that emphasizes conventional narrative structures. It relies heavily on established romantic clichés and social hierarchies, offering little disruption to the status quo. The film centers on a traditional romance and explores class differences without delving into racial, ethnic, or disability-related issues. It adheres to the expected norms of a holiday romantic comedy, focusing on sentimentalism and traditional Western values.

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Category Breakdown

Does 12 Gifts of Christmas have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional storyline focused on a male executive and a female artist, without including any non-traditional gender identities.

How does 12 Gifts of Christmas portray gender?

Fair

The female lead gains professional influence through her art, while the male character evolves emotionally due to the female protagonist's impact. However, the plot adheres to conventional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 12 Gifts of Christmas?

Limited

The story highlights class differences between the artist and the executive but does not explore racial or ethnic diversity.

How does 12 Gifts of Christmas represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film upholds traditional Western holiday values and sentimental Christmas themes, reinforcing conventional family and religious structures without challenging them.

Does 12 Gifts of Christmas include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities mentioned or central to the primary character arcs.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist gains professional influence through her artistic endeavors.
The film offers a clear exploration of class distinctions through its characters.

Limited or Absent

The romantic storyline lacks LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
The plot relies on conventional gender dynamics and familiar romantic clichés.
The story does not address racial, ethnic, or disability-related diversity.

Official Synopsis

When Anna Parisi, an unemployed fine arts painter, is unable to make ends meet, she is hired to become a personal Christmas shopper for Marc, an uptight corporate exec. As they begin working together, Marc learns that Christmas giving has less to do with the amount of money spent and more to do with the importance of the gift, while Anna discovers she might find success as an artist in a way she never expected. The best gift of all of course is the love they discover with one another.

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