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Wonder

Representation Score

6.2/10

Good

2019

TV-MA

Director

Javier Molina

Runtime

16 minutes

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Wonder is a sentimental drama that shines in its portrayal of physical disability and female empowerment. By focusing on a protagonist with a visible condition, the film offers a multi-perspective view of resilience and social integration. However, the film remains rooted in conventional social structures. It prioritizes Western values and traditional family dynamics, offering little critique of established institutions or authority figures. While the film excels in character depth for some, it lacks diverse representation in terms of race and cultural backgrounds.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wonder have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. It does not include LGBTQ+ characters or storylines that question standard social norms.

How does Wonder portray gender?

Fair

Female characters such as Via and Summer have distinct roles in driving the story and engage in meaningful conversations about their own lives, passing the Bechdel test.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wonder?

Fair

The main cast is predominantly white, reflecting its suburban setting. While there is some variety in the school environment, the central family lacks significant diversity in terms of race.

How does Wonder represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story highlights Western values like family stability and parental guidance. It promotes a moral framework centered around individual kindness without challenging broader societal structures.

Does Wonder include disability representation?

Good

The protagonist, who lives with mandibulofacial dysostosis, is portrayed as a nuanced character with significant influence over the story. The film explores his lived experience through various perspectives, avoiding simplistic portrayals.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a nuanced, multi-perspective portrayal of a protagonist with a physical disability.
  • Empowers female characters with distinct roles and meaningful conversations independent of the male lead.
  • Avoids simplistic portrayals of disability by focusing on the character's personal resilience and social integration.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks LGBTQ+ representation or narratives that question the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
  • The central family and primary plot drivers lack significant racial diversity.
  • Adheres strictly to traditional Western values and conventional social structures.

Official Synopsis

An 11-year-old kid growing up in "the hood" secretly dreams of trick-or-treating as Wonder Woman for Halloween.

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