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Being Rose

Name: Being Rose
Director: Rod McCall
Released: 2017
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

7.8/10

Good

2017

Director

Rod McCall

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Being Rose is a character-driven film that emphasizes personal ability to act over melodramatic storytelling. By focusing on a woman managing a life-threatening condition with a motorized wheelchair, the film challenges common stereotypes of helplessness and pity. The film excels in showcasing the protagonist's active role in her life and her use of a wheelchair as a tool for empowerment. However, it falls short in providing clear evidence of racial or LGBTQ+ diversity. The cultural and thematic scope remains centered on a traditional romantic and racial dynamic.

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Category Breakdown

Does Being Rose have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a romantic relationship between Rose and Max. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics that challenge straight-centered assumptions.

How does Being Rose portray gender?

Good

Rose is shown as an active protagonist who makes her own decisions. Her journey highlights her independence and control over her life despite her physical limitations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Being Rose?

Fair

Set in the American Southwest, the film does not provide clear information about the racial backgrounds of the characters. The cultural context remains unspecified.

How does Being Rose represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into existential questions and personal ethics. It steers away from traditional moral frameworks, favoring a more individualistic perspective on life’s beauty.

Does Being Rose include disability representation?

Good

The narrative centers on a protagonist who uses a motorized wheelchair for mobility. It portrays her wheelchair as a tool for exploration without falling into the trap of inspiring pity.

Present on Screen

Effective portrayal of the protagonist's independence and control over her life using a motorized wheelchair.
Strong emphasis on the protagonist's active role in her journey and decision-making.
Avoids the pitfall of inspiring pity by focusing on emotional and romantic complexity.

Limited or Absent

Lack of clear racial or ethnic diversity among the main characters.
No representation of LGBTQ+ characters or perspectives that challenge straight-centered norms.
Insufficient evidence of broader cultural or societal subversion.

Official Synopsis

A widowed ex-cop discovers that she may have a life threatening illness, and decides to go on a solo road trip in a motorized wheelchair to explore the beauty of the Southwest. On her journey, Rose discovers more than just the simple beauty of New Mexico when she meets -- and falls in love with -- Max, an old cowboy who comes to a crossroads of his own. Sometimes love takes the backroads.

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