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Unplugging

Name: Unplugging
Director: Debra Neil-Fisher
Released: 2022
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2022

Director

Debra Neil-Fisher

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Unplugging serves mainly as a social satire about technology rather than a vehicle for diverse representation. The film delves into the psychological impact of modern connectivity and the erosion of genuine human interaction. While the narrative offers a critique of digital consumerism and emphasizes female autonomy, it remains centered around traditional demographics and a homogenous social environment. The story's themes revolve around personal wellness and interpersonal dynamics, rather than challenging systemic issues related to identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Unplugging have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The story focuses on a heterosexual marriage between Dan and Jeanine. There are no visible LGBTQ+ characters or explorations of non-binary gender identities.

How does Unplugging portray gender?

Fair

The film highlights the psychological journey of the female protagonist. Despite maintaining traditional gender roles, it emphasizes her perspective during the digital detox period.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Unplugging?

Limited

The production features a mostly white cast set in a remote mountain location. The narrative lacks characters of color with significant roles or diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Unplugging represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques the digital attention economy through a postmodern lens. It portrays technological hyper-connectivity as harmful to human wellness and marital stability.

Does Unplugging include disability representation?

Minimal

The characters are portrayed within a typical able-bodied context. There is no representation of physical, neurodivergent, or sensory disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a critical look at how digital consumerism and technology affect human wellness.
Empowers the female protagonist with significant psychological autonomy within the story.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that question heteronormativity.
Features a predominantly white cast with limited representation of diverse ethnic backgrounds or characters of color.
Lacks representation of physical, neurodivergent, or sensory disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Think a rustic getaway with no cell service, Internet or social media is a romantic way to repair your marriage and sex life? Think again. Meet Dan and Jeanine Dewerson. The only spark in their bedroom is from the wall socket. Their daughter's best friend is her iPad. Dan's not going to take it anymore and plans a quiet, relaxing weekend in a remote mountain town. No kids, no phones, no social media, only clean fresh air and lots of romance. But what starts as the perfect weekend quickly becomes disastrous with unearthly encounters, strong edibles, and cranky odd locals. Without GPS to guide them or social media to stave off their boredom, Dan and Jeanine are forced to reconnect with each other. Can a "digital detox" really save their marriage and their sanity?

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