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More of Me

Name: More of Me
Director: Daisy von Scherler Mayer
Released: 2007
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

7.3/10

Good

2007

TV-14

Director

Daisy von Scherler Mayer

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

More of Me uses a speculative comedy premise to challenge the monolithic expectations placed on women. By externalizing the internal pressures of motherhood, marriage, and career, the film dismantles the unsustainable 'superwoman' archetype. While the film effectively deconstructs gendered hierarchies, it lacks depth in other areas of diversity. The narrative remains centered on conventional domestic frameworks and does not provide much evidence of LGBTQ+, racial, or ethnic diversity. Ultimately, the work functions as a critique of modern social structures, moving away from reinforcing idealized gender roles and exploring the fragmentation of a holistic identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does More of Me have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on heterosexual relationships and traditional family structures without addressing LGBTQ+ identities or experiences.

How does More of Me portray gender?

Good

The film critiques the unrealistic expectations placed on women by splitting the protagonist into three personas. This deconstructs the performative nature of domestic and professional roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is More of Me?

Fair

The story emphasizes class and gender issues but does not provide specific information about the racial makeup of the cast or multi-layered dynamics.

How does More of Me represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the pressures within capitalist and nuclear family structures, focusing on psychological realism rather than adhering strictly to traditional cultural roles.

Does More of Me include disability representation?

Limited

The protagonist's fragmented identity serves as a comedic metaphor for being overwhelmed but does not delve into the nuances of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Effectively deconstructs the 'superwoman' cliché through a unique speculative premise.
Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by portraying domestic roles as performative fragments.
Critiques the systemic pressures of modern capitalist and nuclear family structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer character arcs.
Provides little insight into racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Uses mental overwhelm as a comedic device rather than exploring disability with nuance.

Official Synopsis

Alice is your typical modern woman, juggling her demanding roles as a mother of twins, a loving wife and a successful career woman. She struggles to keep all the balls in the air, until the day it all becomes too much for one person to handle and she splits into three separate versions of herself — each stepping in to take over part of her life. While at first the new Alices are perfect as the ultimate sexy wife, super mommy, and ultra-focused executive, Alice soon realizes that her whole self may be far greater than just her parts. She needs to get herself back together, and quickly.

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