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Chance

Name: Chance
Director: Abner Benaim
Released: 2009
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

6.4/10

Good

2009

PG-13

Director

Abner Benaim

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film focuses on reclaiming power by shifting the focus from aristocrats to domestic workers. It challenges the stability of traditional aristocratic institutions by elevating domestic workers to the center of the story. The narrative uses social satire to explore class hierarchies and provides a platform for women's ability to drive the story. However, the film’s scope seems limited regarding specific identity representations. There is a notable absence of information concerning LGBTQ+ characters or disability representation, leaving those dimensions of diversity unaddressed.

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Category Breakdown

Does Chance have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. There are no queer narratives or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Chance portray gender?

Good

Toña and Paquita challenge traditional gender roles by becoming the main drivers of the story. Their shift from being submissive workers to active protagonists disrupts conventional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Chance?

Good

The film examines the tension between domestic workers and an aristocratic family, serving as a proxy for exploring racial and class-based stratification within Latin American society.

How does Chance represent religion and culture?

Excellent

By focusing on a rebellion against mistreatment, the film critiques Western-style class structures and aristocratic institutions. It deconstructs the ideal family unit and challenges established social orders.

Does Chance include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent characters in the provided synopsis.

Present on Screen

Centers women's ability to drive the story by making domestic workers the primary protagonists.
Uses class tension to explore racial and ethnic stratification.
Provides a systemic critique of traditional aristocratic social structures.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer narratives.
Provides no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The story of Toña and Paquita, the housekeepers for the aristocratic González-Dubois family. These domestic employees have been mistreated for quite some time and they are tired of their situation. So when the family plans a shopping trip to Miami, the maids have a plan of their own; to take control of the mansion. Unexpectedly, they will also discover a family secret.

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