
American Honey
2016

Representation Score
Excellent
2020
PG-13Director
Eliza Hittman
Runtime
101 minutes
Average Rating
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Eliza Hittman’s film is a focused study of female empowerment and the systemic obstacles faced by young women. By centering the narrative on reproductive autonomy, the film effectively challenges traditional gender hierarchies and questions the effectiveness of institutional support systems. Despite its strong focus on the female perspective, the film remains narrow in its demographic scope. The lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or significant racial diversity prevents a higher overall score. Nonetheless, it is a powerful exploration of individual autonomy within Western institutions.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't focus on LGBTQ identities or non-binary gender expressions. Instead, it critiques the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender by focusing on reproductive struggles.
The film centers on the experiences of young women and their emotional strength. Male characters play a minor role, highlighting the female perspective.
The story focuses on a specific socioeconomic group in rural Pennsylvania and Brooklyn. While it avoids depicting a privileged white experience, the lack of significant racial diversity affects the score.
The film provides a sophisticated critique of the nuclear family and healthcare bureaucracy. It emphasizes individual autonomy over traditional moral or religious rules.
There are no direct depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. However, the film explores the psychological pressures of adolescent isolation and high-stakes medical decisions.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
A pair of teenage girls in rural Pennsylvania travel to New York City to seek out medical help after an unintended pregnancy.

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