So You Want to Be a Plumber
1951
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So You're Going to Be a Father
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1.3/10
Minimal
1947
ApprovedDirector
Richard L. Bare
Runtime
11 minutes
Average Rating
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This 1947 comedy functions as a period piece that reinforces mid-century social hierarchies. The narrative structure is built upon the traditional nuclear family, focusing on the anxieties of patriarchal responsibility. While the film offers a slight subversion by portraying the male lead as inept, it does not provide the characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity needed to disrupt conventional expectations. The work remains firmly rooted in the domestic clichés of the era's studio system.
Category Breakdown
Does So You're Going to Be a Father have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film follows strict conventions that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. It centers entirely on assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth reproductive roles without any representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
How does So You're Going to Be a Father portray gender?
The story focuses on the anxieties of the male protagonist, Joe McDoakes. While it depicts male incompetence, it ultimately reinforces traditional patriarchal family frameworks.
How racially and ethnically diverse is So You're Going to Be a Father?
The production reflects the standard demographic norms of 1940s American cinema. It appears to feature a homogeneous cast centered on Western, Anglo-Saxon depictions.
How does So You're Going to Be a Father represent religion and culture?
The narrative centers on the traditional Western institution of the family. It views the family unit as a standard social milestone rather than a site of critique.
Does So You're Going to Be a Father include disability representation?
There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in this short.
Present on Screen
- Offers a slight subversion of the 'stable leader' cliché by portraying the male protagonist as overwhelmed and inept.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks representation of non-straight identities or diverse racial backgrounds.
- Reinforces traditional patriarchal family frameworks and mid-century social norms.
- Fails to provide narrative complexity regarding systemic social critiques.
Official Synopsis
In this comedic short, Joe McDoakes goes through the problems and anxieties of becoming a new father.
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