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Name: Home
Director: Thomas Gleeson
Released: 2012
Duration: 11 min

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Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2012

Director

Thomas Gleeson

Runtime

11 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Thomas Gleeson’s documentary explores the philosophical distinction between physical dwellings and the concept of home. The film centers on the fragility and mobility of human habitation rather than character-driven plots. Because the narrative focuses on structural and abstract themes, it avoids reinforcing traditional social hierarchies. However, this thematic focus results in a lack of specific, identity-driven storytelling. Ultimately, the film maintains a neutral stance, avoiding harmful stereotypes but failing to provide active representation or narratives for underrepresented groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Home have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The documentary focuses on abstract concepts without featuring any queer narratives or non-cisgender identities. It avoids derogatory stereotypes but does not include LGBTQ+ characters.

How does Home portray gender?

Fair

The documentary discusses the structural nature of houses in a gender-neutral manner. It does not depict traditional gender roles or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Home?

Minimal

The film lacks specific racial or ethnic casting choices and does not use non-white subjects to drive the narrative or explore displacement.

How does Home represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film challenges Western perceptions of homes as permanent institutions by presenting houses as fragile and mobile. This approach questions traditional views of domestic stability.

Does Home include disability representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not include any representation of neurodivergent individuals or people with physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film avoids reinforcing traditional gender hierarchies or domestic roles.
The narrative structure challenges conventional Western expectations of domestic permanence and stability.
The documentary avoids using derogatory clichés or harmful stereotypes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks specific queer narratives or non-cisgender identities.
There is no evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting to drive the story.
The documentary does not include representation for neurodivergent individuals or those with physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

We often think of houses as strong, solid permanent things. In fact they can be weak, fragile and mobile. 'Home' explores the idea of what makes a house a home.

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