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Hard Feelings

Name: Hard Feelings
Director: Daryl Duke
Released: 1982
Duration: 105 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1982

Director

Daryl Duke

Runtime

105 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hard Feelings is a character-driven period drama that incorporates racial diversity into its narrative. By placing the protagonist in an African-American community, the film introduces meaningful social textures. However, it remains tied to conventional storytelling structures, focusing on traditional gender roles and social hierarchies. The film successfully captures localized social pressures and community dynamics, but it falls short in representing LGBTQ+ identities and challenging systemic issues related to gender and sexuality.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hard Feelings have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+, nor does it explore non-straight relationships or identities.

How does Hard Feelings portray gender?

Fair

The story highlights gender tensions through a predominantly female perspective on male-dominated settings. However, the female characters adhere to traditional dramatic roles without challenging the existing social hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hard Feelings?

Fair

The film includes an African-American community, providing a rich backdrop that explores nuanced social interactions and cross-racial relationships.

How does Hard Feelings represent religion and culture?

Limited

The movie portrays a traditional small-town environment with standard moral frameworks, emphasizing community cohesion and social consequences.

Does Hard Feelings include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities that play a central role in the narrative or serve as narrative devices.

Present on Screen

Inclusion of an African-American community within the narrative setting.
Nuanced social textures through cross-racial character connections.
Gendered tension explored through a female-centric perspective.

Limited or Absent

Lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Female roles remain within traditional dramatic constraints without challenging hierarchies.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing central roles.

Official Synopsis

It's 1963 and teenage Barnie has problems. School bullies are after him, his family is dysfunctional and his girl Leslie screws around. On the run from bullies, he hides in the African-American part of town and meets cute Winona.

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