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Fielder's Choice

Fielder's Choice

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2005

G

Director

Kevin Connor

Runtime

85 minutes

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Fielder's Choice is a conventional family drama that prioritizes traditional narrative structures over social subversion. The film's strength lies in its central depiction of neurodivergence through the character of an autistic child. However, the film remains limited by its narrow focus on a traditional familial structure, traditional gender roles, and male-centric ability to act.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fielder's Choice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not feature any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a traditional brother-nephew relationship without challenging the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Fielder's Choice portray gender?

Fair

The plot primarily focuses on a male protagonist navigating his role as a father. Although a deceased female relative drives part of the plot, the story follows a conventional male-centric arc.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fielder's Choice?

Limited

The cast appears to lack significant racial or ethnic diversity. The setting suggests a homogeneous, Anglo-Saxon majority typical of mid-2000s family television.

How does Fielder's Choice represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story operates within conventional Western values regarding kinship and duty. It adheres to traditional frameworks of family responsibility without exploring subversive social themes.

Does Fielder's Choice include disability representation?

Good

A central eight-year-old character with autism provides a platform for depicting neurodivergence. This inclusion is a key element of the domestic narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Includes a central character with autism, providing visibility for neurodivergent experiences within a domestic setting.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity in the cast.
  • Focuses on traditional gender roles and male-centric ability to act.
  • Provides minimal representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Phillip Fielder is a man who is struggling to rise up in his competitive career. Then his sister passes away leaving him custody of her 8 year old autistic son. Soon Fielder learns responsibilities of being a father.

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