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XXX
Representation Score
3.4/10
Limited
2016
Director
Allison Barretto
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The film offers a localized perspective by focusing on the Philippine beauty pageant circuit. This approach moves away from Western-centric storytelling through its regional setting and diverse cast composition. While the central female protagonist provides a foundation for gender-focused drama, the narrative lacks depth regarding multiple aspects of identity. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ representation or characters with disabilities. Ultimately, the work sits in a moderate range of inclusion, avoiding homogeneous casting but failing to provide clear evidence of progressive narratives or diverse identity-driven stories.
Category Breakdown
Does XXX have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There are no narratives addressing the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.
How does XXX portray gender?
The story focuses on a female protagonist who navigates the high-pressure social hierarchies of beauty pageants. It explores the complexities of womanhood and her ability to drive the story.
How racially and ethnically diverse is XXX?
The film features a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon cast and is set in the Philippines. This provides a regional perspective rather than a Western-centric one.
How does XXX represent religion and culture?
The narrative critiques superficial social structures through the lens of the pageant scene. However, it is unclear if the film challenges or reinforces traditional social aspirations.
Does XXX include disability representation?
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities are identified within the film's context.
Present on Screen
- Features a diverse, non-Anglo-Saxon cast that avoids Western-centric casting norms.
- Provides a localized Philippine perspective through its setting and regional identity.
- Centers on a female protagonist navigating complex social hierarchies.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender gender identities.
- Provides no visible or invisible disability representation within the character set.
- Fails to demonstrate clear subversion of institutional power or progressive narrative structure.
Official Synopsis
A seamstress turned beauty queen turned seamstress once more recounts her ascent and subsequent descent in the local beauty pageant scene.
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