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Apple of My Eye

Name: Apple of My Eye
Director: Castille Landon
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2017

Director

Castille Landon

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Apple of My Eye is a specialized drama that excels in its portrayal of disability. By centering the narrative on a young girl's adaptation to visual impairment through her bond with a service animal, the film moves beyond superficial clichés to explore genuine sensory loss. While the film provides the protagonist who play a significant role in driving the story and avoids 'inspiration porn,' it lacks broader multi-layered depth. The production remains rooted in traditional dramatic structures, focusing on individual emotional arcs rather than diverse social perspectives. Ultimately, the film is a focused character study that excels in its specific niche but misses opportunities to engage with diverse racial, gendered, or LGBTQ+ narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Apple of My Eye have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature prominent LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. Relationships follow conventional structures without queer-coded subtext or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Apple of My Eye portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist explores emotional depth and vulnerability. However, the narrative follows traditional gendered arcs without challenging masculine or feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Apple of My Eye?

Limited

The production features a predominantly homogeneous cast. The setting reflects a traditional small-town environment without significant racial blending or intentional diverse casting.

How does Apple of My Eye represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on individual recovery rather than systemic critiques of social structures. It follows a standard emotional trajectory common to family dramas.

Does Apple of My Eye include disability representation?

Good

The film offers a nuanced look at visual impairment and sensory loss. It grants the protagonist a significant role in driving the story while avoiding 'inspiration porn' by focusing on practical and emotional complexities.

Present on Screen

Provides a nuanced, non-cliché-driven portrayal of visual impairment and sensory adaptation.
Grants the protagonist a significant role in driving the story while navigating her new physical reality.
Explores the complex emotional and practical realities of living with a disability.

Limited or Absent

Lacks multi-layered depth regarding racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
Does not engage with LGBTQ+ narratives or non-straight-centered relationship dynamics.
Adheres to traditional gendered emotional arcs rather than subverting social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A young girl struggles after a traumatic horse riding accident causes her to lose her eyesight. CHARLES, the head trainer of Southeastern Guide Dogs, trains Apple, a miniature horse, to be her companion and surrogate eyes.

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