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A Feeling of Home

Name: A Feeling of Home
Director: Richard Gabai
Released: 2019
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

3.6/10

Limited

2019

TV-G

Director

Richard Gabai

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Feeling of Home operates strictly within the established conventions of the romantic comedy genre. The narrative prioritizes personal identity and regional authenticity over any broader sociopolitical or systemic commentary. While the film provides a capable female protagonist in Abby, the storytelling remains tethered to traditional romantic structures. The focus on regionalism—Texas versus New England—replaces more complex discussions of racial or ethnic the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. Ultimately, the film functions as a character-driven piece that reinforces conventional social hierarchies rather than challenging them through diverse representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Feeling of Home have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers on a heterosexual romance between Abby and Ryan. There is no evidence of queer identities or non-cisgender characters within the narrative.

How does A Feeling of Home portray gender?

Fair

Abby is a professional web entrepreneur who drives the plot through her own decisions. However, the film follows traditional romantic clichés rather than subverting gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Feeling of Home?

Limited

The narrative focuses on regional identity and class distinctions between Texas and New England. It lacks evidence of racial the way different parts of someone's identity overlap or a diverse, non-white cast.

How does A Feeling of Home represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film explores the tension between professional personas and regional roots. It utilizes the 'return to roots' cliché to emphasize familial and regional connections.

Does A Feeling of Home include disability representation?

Minimal

The film provides no depiction of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Features a female protagonist with professional competence and ability to act.
Explores meaningful themes of authenticity and the concept of home.

Limited or Absent

Lacks racial and ethnic the way different parts of someone's identity overlap in its character dynamics.
Does not include LGBTQ+ representation or queer perspectives.
Fails to address disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

Web entrepreneur Abby hides her Texas roots to convince a backer she's from New England, a task complicated by a trip home and an unexpected reunion with Ryan, her high school sweetheart.

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