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Not Alone

Not Alone

Representation Score

6.5/10

Good

2017

TV-14

Director

Jacqueline Monetta, Kiki Goshay

Runtime

51 minutes

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Not Alone is a documentary focused on the personal experiences of teenagers dealing with mental health issues. It excels in its dignified portrayal of neurodivergence and psychological struggles. However, the film lacks specific demographic details, making it difficult to assess its representation of diverse groups.

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Category Breakdown

Does Not Alone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on universal themes of mental health and suicide. There is no explicit evidence regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity of the interviewees.

How does Not Alone portray gender?

Good

The film centers around Jacqueline Monetta, who leads the investigation and serves as the emotional core of the documentary. This portrayal challenges the traditional notion that men are the primary authorities in psychological discussions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Not Alone?

Minimal

The documentary does not provide specific information about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the interview subjects. Therefore, it is unclear which demographics are represented among the participants.

How does Not Alone represent religion and culture?

Good

The film addresses the stigma associated with mental illness by presenting it as a medical condition rather than a spiritual weakness. This approach challenges traditional or religious views that may stigmatize mental health issues.

Does Not Alone include disability representation?

Excellent

Subjects are given high ability to act by being allowed to lead their own stories. The documentary treats mental health issues similarly to physical illnesses, helping to normalize invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Subjects are allowed to lead their own narratives, giving them significant influence.
  • Mental health is presented as a medical issue, helping to normalize invisible disabilities.
  • Challenges traditional authority structures through a female-led investigative approach.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not provide specific information about the racial and ethnic diversity of the participants.
  • Does not offer explicit evidence regarding the sexual orientation or gender identity of the subjects.

Official Synopsis

Driven by a desire to understand why her best friend killed herself at 16, Jacqueline Monetta, 18 gets teens suffering to share their struggles with mental illness and suicide attempts. Through her intimate one-to-one interviews, Jacqueline, and the audience learn about depression, anxiety, self-harm, suicide attempts, getting help and treating mental illness. As their stories unfold, they assure the audience that mental illnesses, like physical illnesses, can and should be treated.

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