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Christmas in the Smokies

Christmas in the Smokies

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2015

TV-G

Director

Gary Wheeler

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Christmas in the Smokies is a traditional narrative that upholds established social hierarchies. It focuses on the preservation of family legacy and historical continuity, adhering to conventional genre clichés. The film mirrors standard demographic norms found in rural, family-oriented programming, emphasizing stability and community over progressive disruption. It celebrates traditional communal values and the nuclear family structure without challenging or expanding upon standard social representations. Ultimately, the movie provides a comforting, traditional holiday experience aligned with the family genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Christmas in the Smokies have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows typical holiday family structures, with no representation of non-traditional gender identities or challenges to conventional norms.

How does Christmas in the Smokies portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a family farm, a common cliché that often relies on traditional gender roles. Female characters may play important roles, but the film maintains conventional hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Christmas in the Smokies?

Limited

Set in the Smoky Mountains, the film reflects the predominantly white demographic typical of rural American settings. It does not include a diverse cast of non-white characters.

How does Christmas in the Smokies represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot emphasizes the preservation of heritage and the nuclear family, celebrating traditional Western institutions and seasonal values without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Does Christmas in the Smokies include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a comforting, traditional holiday experience centered on family legacy and community stability.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
  • Depicts a homogeneous rural setting without racial diversity.
  • Maintains conventional gender roles and traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Christmas in the Smokies is a modern day Christmas classic set in the beautiful Smoky Mountains. It tells the story of one family's journey to save their historic berry farm against all odds during one fateful holiday season.

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