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Being the Ricardos
Representation Score
4.7/10
Fair
2021
RDirector
Aaron Sorkin
Runtime
132 minutes
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Being the Ricardos is a sophisticated look at mid-century American icons. It goes beyond a simple biography to explore the tension between personal identity and institutional pressures. The film effectively centers the experiences of underrepresented figures, particularly in the intersection of ethnicity and fame. While it lacks LGBTQ+ or disability representation, it challenges conventional narratives around race and professional independence.
Category Breakdown
Does Being the Ricardos have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
How does Being the Ricardos portray gender?
Lucille Ball is shown as a strong leader in her career, challenging the submissive roles expected of women in the 1950s. She dominates the narrative with her intelligence and professional success.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Being the Ricardos?
The story examines the 1950s through the lens of an interracial marriage, highlighting the xenophobia faced by Desi Arnaz due to his Cuban heritage.
How does Being the Ricardos represent religion and culture?
The film looks at the 'ideal' American family of the 1cq century and questions its strict social morals. It shows how the main characters deal with the corrupt systems in Hollywood.
Does Being the Ricardos include disability representation?
There are no significant representations of disabilities that play a key role in the story.
Present on Screen
- Highlights Lucille Ball's professional leadership and intelligence.
- Provides a nuanced look at 1950s xenophobia through Desi Arnaz's background.
- Deconstructs the traditional American family ideal of the 1950s.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks any LGBTQ+ characters or exploration of non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
- Does not prominently feature visible or invisible disabilities.
Official Synopsis
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz face a crisis that could end their careers and another that could end their marriage.
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