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Found

Name: Found
Director: Amanda Lipitz
Released: 2021
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

6.9/10

Good

2021

Director

Amanda Lipitz

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film offers a nuanced exploration of identity that challenges traditional notions of family. By centering women of color, it disrupts Western-centric storytelling norms. The documentary's strength lies in its focus on the Asian diaspora and the use of genetic technology to reclaim identity. However, it lacks specific representation of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities, limiting its scope in these areas.

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Category Breakdown

Does Found have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film touches on personal truths and non-traditional families but does not focus specifically on LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Found portray gender?

Excellent

The narrative emphasizes women's ability to drive the story, portraying women as proactive investigators rather than passive recipients of history.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Found?

Excellent

The film highlights the Asian diaspora, focusing on Chinese-American experiences to challenge Anglo-centric perspectives through adoption and genetic heritage.

How does Found represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary delves into the complexities of the immigrant and adoptee experience, prioritizing personal, fragmented truths over institutionalized historical narratives.

Does Found include disability representation?

Minimal

There is insufficient evidence to assess the representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

Highlights the Asian diaspora and Chinese-American lived experiences.
Emphasizes women's ability to drive the story and intellectual competence in historical discovery.
Explores how technology like genetic testing redefines kinship and heritage.

Limited or Absent

Needs more specific representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
Requires greater focus on physical and neurodivergent disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Follows the story of three American teenage girls—each adopted from China—who discover they are blood-related cousins on 23andMe. Their online meeting inspires the young women to confront the burning questions they have about their lost history.

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