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Miles Between Us

Name: Miles Between Us
Director: Andrew Hunt
Released: 2017
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2017

Director

Andrew Hunt

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Miles Between Us succeeds as a character study of identity, specifically through its meaningful exploration of queer self-discovery. By making the protagonist's sexuality a central narrative engine, the film moves beyond standard coming-of-age stories. However, the film is limited by a narrow, male-centric perspective. The focus on patriarchal lineage and male-to-male relational dynamics leaves little room for women's ability to drive the story or diverse gendered experiences. Because the racial and disability demographics remain unverified, the overall impact of the film's diversity is difficult to fully gauge, though its thematic focus on redemption is clear.

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Category Breakdown

Does Miles Between Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film centers on a protagonist's journey of self-discovery regarding his sexuality. This identity formation serves as a primary plot driver rather than a peripheral subplot.

How does Miles Between Us portray gender?

Fair

The narrative focuses heavily on male-centric dynamics and interpersonal tension. There is a notable lack of visible women's ability to drive the story or significant female-driven plotlines.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Miles Between Us?

Minimal

There is insufficient evidence to confirm the racial composition of the cast. No specific ethnic narratives are identified in the available material.

How does Miles Between Us represent religion and culture?

Good

The story prioritizes individual psychological journeys and subjective emotional truths. It favors a modern, secular approach over traditional institutional or religious structures.

Does Miles Between Us include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence suggesting the presence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Meaningful LGBTQ+ representation that drives the central plot.
Deep exploration of identity formation and personal discovery.
Focus on subjective emotional truths and psychological healing.

Limited or Absent

Lack of women's ability to drive the story and significant female-driven storylines.
Heavy concentration on male-centric interpersonal dynamics.
Insufficient representation of diverse racial or ethnic narratives.

Official Synopsis

A father and daughter who have been estranged by divorce for twelve years find themselves on a trip across the country that becomes a more complicated journey than they imagined. It's a story of pain, hope, healing, and redemption.

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