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Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream

Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream

Representation Score

5.7/10

Fair

2021

TV-PG

Director

Nick Randall

Runtime

45 minutes

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The documentary centers Kamala Harris’s life and career, framing her as a figure who overcomes systemic barriers through hard work and public service. Her parents are portrayed as wise, supportive figures who instilled values of education and community. The film uses patriotic imagery and a sermon-like structure to motivate viewers, ending with a call to action. While it highlights Harris’s racial and gender identity as sources of strength, it does not delve into specific LGBTQ+ or disability narratives. The tone is earnest and inspirational, treating traditional family and national values as positive foundations. Archival footage highlights her career as a prosecutor and Vice President. The narrative emphasizes her mixed heritage as a source of strength. Class conflict and wealth inequality are not explored in depth. No critique of traditional Western institutions beyond systemic barriers is offered.

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Category Breakdown

Does Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

Harris mentions support for LGBTQ+ rights as part of her platform. No specific characters, scenes, or personal narratives involving LGBTQ+ individuals appear on screen.

How does Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream portray gender?

Good

Harris drives the plot as a competent leader and moral center. The film frames her as a decisive figure who breaks barriers, contrasting her with traditional male political figures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream?

Excellent

Harris’s mixed heritage (Indian father, Jamaican mother) is central to the narrative. Her parents’ immigrant experiences are depicted as sources of strength and moral authority.

How does Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream represent religion and culture?

Good

Family and patriotism are honored as foundational values. Systemic barriers like racism are framed as obstacles Harris overcomes, while traditional institutions remain largely unchallenged.

Does Vice President Kamala Harris: Chase the Dream include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with ongoing disabilities appear. Disability is not mentioned in the plot, cast, or thematic focus of the documentary.

Present on Screen

  • Harris is the central figure, framed as a competent leader and moral center.
  • Her parents are shown as moral anchors emphasizing education and community.
  • Archival footage highlights her career as a prosecutor and Vice President.
  • The narrative emphasizes her mixed heritage as a source of strength.

Limited or Absent

  • No specific LGBTQ+ characters or personal stories are depicted.
  • Disability is entirely absent from the narrative and cast.
  • Class conflict and wealth inequality are not explored in depth.
  • No critique of traditional Western institutions beyond systemic barriers.

Official Synopsis

Follow the journey of Vice President Kamala Harris, the first black woman and South Asian American to serve as the Vice President. Now she takes on her most crucial role, as the potential President of the United States.

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