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Adam

Adam

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2020

R

Director

Michael Uppendahl

Runtime

100 minutes

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Adam is a drama that emphasizes psychological realism over broad representation. It successfully breaks down the idea of a stable traditional family through a gritty lens. However, the film lacks diversity and doesn't engage with various identities or non-straight perspectives. The focus stays narrow, centered on the emotional struggles of male characters in a homogenous Swedish setting. While the portrayal of disability is realistic and avoids common clichés, the overall story doesn't explore diverse identities or non-straight viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does Adam have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It focuses on the close friendship between two male protagonists who are assumed to be straight.

How does Adam portray gender?

Fair

The story mainly revolves around male-dominated environments and hierarchies. It looks at the weaknesses and failures of traditional masculinity without showing strong roles for women.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Adam?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of people from similar backgrounds, reflecting the current Swedish society. It shows a local perspective without much diversity.

How does Adam represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film questions the traditional family structure, showing the home as a place of pain and suffering. It looks critically at traditional Western social institutions.

Does Adam include disability representation?

Fair

A main character becomes paralyzed after an accident. The film avoids making the character inspirational by focusing on the realistic struggles within a tough, dramatic context.

Present on Screen

  • Avoids making the disabled character inspirational by showing realistic, gritty struggles.
  • Successfully breaks down the idea of a stable traditional family through a gritty lens.
  • Highlights the emotional vulnerabilities and weaknesses of male characters.

Limited or Absent

  • Needs more diverse representation of different backgrounds and identities.
  • The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity.
  • Offers limited opportunities for women to have strong roles or challenge gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

A hard-living salesman becomes a quadriplegic after an accident.

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