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A Christmas Village

A Christmas Village

Representation Score

3.5/10

Limited

2018

G

Director

Justin G. Dyck

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Christmas Village is a traditional holiday romance that emphasizes social cohesion and the reinforcement of established cultural norms. It follows a predictable, sentimental framework that celebrates community and familial structures without challenging them. The film avoids complexities related to multiple aspects of identity and focuses on preserving heritage and traditional romantic pairings. While the protagonist is professionally competent, the narrative remains tied to conventional genre formulas that favor homogeneity and traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Christmas Village have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows conventional structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no representations of non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does A Christmas Village portray gender?

Fair

Piper Jansen is a professional woman who runs her own company and plays a significant role in the story. However, her journey focuses on traditional social roles and romantic relationships rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Christmas Village?

Limited

The film portrays a small town with a homogeneous social environment. There is no evidence of racial diversity or actors playing roles outside their traditional ethnic backgrounds.

How does A Christmas Village represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes the sanctity of the nuclear family and seasonal traditions. It promotes the restoration of established social norms and cultural heritage.

Does A Christmas Village include disability representation?

Minimal

The characters appear to be fully able-bodied. There is no representation of physical or neurodivergent disabilities that influence the plot.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a stable and predictable narrative experience for fans of holiday romances.
  • Piper Jansen, the female lead, is portrayed as a successful business owner.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-conforming gender expressions.
  • There is a lack of racial diversity and inclusion of neurodivergent or physically disabled characters.
  • The narrative reinforces traditional social hierarchies without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Piper Jansen is a slick public relations genius and owner of her own company "Piper's Picks." After creating countless successful campaigns, she decides to use her grandmother's holiday recipes to write and launch a book of her own but, suddenly finds herself in the middle of a very public scandal that threatens the launch of the book as well as her business.

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