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Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2019

R

Director

Pippa Bianco

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Share is a sophisticated, character-driven drama that excels in its nuanced portrayal of queer identity and women's ability to drive the story. By centering non-traditional intimate relationships and a female-centric perspective, the film challenges conventional coming-of-age clichés and gendered narrative roles. However, the film's impact is limited by a homogeneous social environment and a lack of racial and ethnic diversity. Additionally, there is no explicit representation of physical or sensory disabilities. Overall, the film's strength lies in its psychological depth and its rejection of binary moral frameworks, making it a progressive work focused on character-driven storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does Share have LGBTQ+ representation?

Good

The film focuses on the emotional and romantic connections between female characters, emphasizing the nuances of their relationships and avoiding stereotypes. It highlights the protagonist's development through non-traditional intimate relationships.

How does Share portray gender?

Good

The film prioritizes a female-centric perspective, deconstructing traditional gender hierarchies by focusing on the interpersonal dynamics of female relationships rather than masculine-driven narratives.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Share?

Fair

The social environment in the film remains largely homogeneous, without significant racial or ethnic diversity. The film avoids overt stereotyping but does not emphasize diverse casting.

How does Share represent religion and culture?

Good

The story explores the ethical complexities and moral ambiguities of adolescent behavior, offering a subtle critique of modern social structures related to digital privacy and memory.

Does Share include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not explicitly depict physical or sensory disabilities. However, it touches on psychological trauma and memory loss, which are not central to the main storyline.

Present on Screen

  • Sophisticated and nuanced portrayal of queer identity and non-traditional intimate relationships.
  • Effective deconstruction of traditional gender hierarchies through a female-centric lens.
  • Focuses on psychological depth and complex interpersonal dynamics without sensationalism.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of significant racial and ethnic diversity within the social environment.
  • Absence of explicit representation regarding physical or sensory disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After discovering a disturbing video from a night she doesn’t remember, sixteen-year-old Mandy must try to figure out what happened and how to navigate the escalating fallout.

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