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The Christmas Parade

Name: The Christmas Parade
Director: Jonathan Wright
Released: 2014
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2014

TV-G

Director

Jonathan Wright

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Christmas Parade is a traditional holiday film that upholds established social norms and seasonal customs. Its narrative follows a restorative arc that reinforces existing community and familial hierarchies. The film heavily relies on conventional romantic structures and gender stereotypes. The protagonist’s journey from adversity to redemption through community service aligns with typical television movie conventions of its time. Overall, the production lacks depth in representing diverse racial, cultural, or LGBTQ+ identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Christmas Parade have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on a traditional romantic relationship between a man and a woman.

How does The Christmas Parade portray gender?

Fair

The main character is a woman who takes charge in both her professional and personal life. However, her storyline follows the 'broken woman' stereotype.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Christmas Parade?

Limited

The film features a predominantly white cast, reflecting the small-town setting. There is no indication of a diverse cast or color-blind casting.

How does The Christmas Parade represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional Western holidays and family values. It promotes conventional morality and social cohesion without challenging existing norms.

Does The Christmas Parade include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film offers a restorative narrative focused on community service and local preservation.
It celebrates traditional seasonal customs and holiday traditions.

Limited or Absent

The story relies on the 'broken woman' stereotype rather than challenging gender hierarchies.
The narrative lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no inclusion of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A popular network morning host finds herself humiliated on the air by her fiancé and disappears to a small town. While there, she helps a budding artist save a community art center for the town's kids, by helping them with their float for the annual Christmas Parade.

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