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After We Fell

Name: After We Fell
Director: Castille Landon
Released: 2021
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

4.3/10

Fair

2021

Director

Castille Landon

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

After We Fell is a character-driven drama that delves into personal instability and emotional authenticity. By incorporating non-traditional sexual identities and focusing on the emotional lives of young women, the film offers a nuanced exploration of modern intimacy. However, its impact is constrained by its predominantly white cast and lack of exploration of multiple racial backgrounds. Additionally, the film adheres to typical romantic genre structures, focusing on individual melodrama rather than challenging broader societal issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does After We Fell have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a diverse range of young characters exploring various sexual attractions, moving beyond the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does After We Fell portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes the emotional experiences and social pressures faced by young women, shifting focus away from traditional masculine structures while still relying on conventional romantic storylines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is After We Fell?

Limited

The film features a mostly white cast and does not prioritize exploring multiple racial backgrounds, resulting in a homogeneous social environment.

How does After We Fell represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film portrays families as sources of secrets and instability, suggesting a shift away from traditional views of family as a stable foundation.

Does After We Fell include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant evidence regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Explores a variety of sexual identities among a diverse group of young characters.
Highlights the emotional lives and complex interpersonal relationships of young women.
Depicts families as sources of instability and secrets, moving away from traditional family ideals.

Limited or Absent

Increase the representation of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Include more perspectives that reflect multiple aspects of identity on race within the narrative.
Challenge conventional romantic drama clichés to address gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Just as Tessa's life begins to become unglued, nothing is what she thought it would be. Not her friends nor her family. The only person that she should be able to rely on is Hardin, who is furious when he discovers the massive secret that she's been keeping. Before Tessa makes the biggest decision of her life, everything changes because of revelations about her family.

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