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A Wonderful Time of the Year

A Wonderful Time of the Year

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2022

Director

B. Harrison Smith

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Wonderful Time of the Year is a typical domestic comedy that centers on the Marsh family reuniting after pandemic isolation. The film focuses on social stability and togetherness, avoiding social commentary. It adheres to conventional narrative structures and celebrates traditional holiday customs. The film lacks specific details about ethnic diversity or disability representation, presenting a traditional, homogeneous portrayal of the nuclear family.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Wonderful Time of the Year have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a conventional framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no representations of non-binary genders or same-sex relationships.

How does A Wonderful Time of the Year portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on a traditional domestic setting and lacks elements that challenge established gender roles or stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Wonderful Time of the Year?

Limited

Without specific casting details, the film's diversity remains unverified. The focus on a single family unit often implies a homogeneous portrayal.

How does A Wonderful Time of the Year represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western seasonal customs and the nuclear family unit, prioritizing social cohesion over cultural critique.

Does A Wonderful Time of the Year include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documentation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. No information is available about actors with lived experiences of disability.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a relatable narrative focused on familial reintegration and social cohesion following a global crisis.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks intentionality in challenging established social hierarchies or providing complex, multi-layered character studies.
  • There is a notable absence of LGBTQ+ representation and diverse gender or racial archetypes.
  • The narrative relies heavily on traditional Western seasonal customs without offering broader cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

The Marsh family's getting together for their first Christmas Eve after three years of pandemic lockdown.

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