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Dad in Training

Name: Dad in Training
Director: Cyril Gelblat
Released: 2016
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2016

Director

Cyril Gelblat

Runtime

97 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dad in Training operates as a conventional character study within the comedy genre. It prioritizes individual growth and personal responsibility over disrupting social hierarchies. The narrative structure relies on established domestic frameworks rather than storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity. The film's focus remains on a singular male experience of fatherhood. This approach tends to reinforce traditional social structures rather than challenging them through diverse perspectives or systemic critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dad in Training have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a marriage breakdown and the transition into fatherhood. It does not explicitly represent non-straight or non-cisgender identities or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Dad in Training portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's personal crisis and paternal journey. While a female counterpart is implied by the marriage subplot, the perspective remains traditionally gendered.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dad in Training?

Limited

The narrative follows standard Western comedic conventions. There is no indication of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast within the provided context.

How does Dad in Training represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of family and parenthood align with traditional views of the family unit. The film does not present messaging that disrupts conventional cultural norms.

Does Dad in Training include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are identified within the primary character arcs.

Present on Screen

Provides a clear, focused character arc centered on personal growth and paternal responsibility.

Limited or Absent

Lacks intentionality in disrupting traditional social hierarchies or implementing storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
Relies on homogeneous social structures and conventional Western comedic clichés.
Fails to provide representation for LGBTQ+ identities or diverse racial backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Following the breakdown of his marriage, a self-involved man begins to embrace fatherhood.

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