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Beauty

Name: Beauty
Director: Andrew Dosunmu
Released: 2022
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2022

Director

Andrew Dosunmu

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film places the intersection of race, gender, and sexuality at the core of its storytelling. Instead of treating these identities as secondary, the film uses them to drive the protagonist's professional and personal conflicts. The film's strength lies in its refusal to simplify the protagonist's journey. It presents a complex portrait of a woman navigating systemic pressures within her culture and the music industry. While the film excels in racial and queer representation, the lack of information regarding disability representation prevents a complete assessment of its inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Beauty have LGBTQ+ representation?

Excellent

The film focuses on the protagonist's relationship with her girlfriend, which is a key part of her journey and central conflict.

How does Beauty portray gender?

Good

The story emphasizes a woman's struggle for autonomy, challenging traditional gender hierarchies by showing her fight against controlling familial and industry structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Beauty?

Excellent

With a predominantly Black cast and a Brooklyn setting, the film highlights racial specificity. Casting Issa Rae adds authenticity to the portrayal of Black female perspectives.

How does Beauty represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores the tension between individual desires and traditional family structures. It portrays the family as a source of pressure rather than pure support.

Does Beauty include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence provided regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Centers a queer romantic arc as a fundamental component of the protagonist's journey.
Provides high racial specificity through a predominantly Black cast and Brooklyn setting.
Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by focusing on a woman's fight for self-determination.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation or information regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young singer on the brink of a promising career finds herself torn between a domineering family, industry pressures and her love for her girlfriend.

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