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Heart of the Holidays

Name: Heart of the Holidays
Director: Corey Sevier
Released: 2020
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Corey Sevier

Runtime

85 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Heart of the Holidays operates within the traditional frameworks of the holiday romance genre. The narrative follows a restorative arc where a high-stakes urban professional returns to a small town to rediscover her humanitarian spirit. While the protagonist possesses professional strength, the plot prioritizes sentimental values and community cohesion, reinforcing conventional social structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Heart of the Holidays have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional romantic storyline centered around a heterosexual relationship, with no visible LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Heart of the Holidays portray gender?

Fair

Sam Wallace is portrayed as a powerful stockbroker but the narrative shifts her focus towards emotional connections and community service.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Heart of the Holidays?

Limited

The small-town setting suggests a homogeneous demographic with no evidence of a diverse cast or the subversion of Anglo-Saxon dominance.

How does Heart of the Holidays represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on traditional Western Christmas celebrations, emphasizing community stability and social values without challenging established cultural norms.

Does Heart of the Holidays include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Sam Wallace, is depicted as a powerful stockbroker, highlighting her professional capabilities.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities, sticking to a strictly heterosexual romantic storyline.
The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a homogeneous small-town demographic.
The story reinforces traditional social hierarchies without offering diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

After her life in New York unexpectedly falls apart, powerhouse stockbroker Sam Wallace returns to her small town for the holidays and reconnects with her high school sweetheart who helps reignite her humanitarian spirit just in time to help their community on Christmas.

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