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Aloha

Aloha

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2015

PG-13

Director

Cameron Crowe

Runtime

105 minutes

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Aloha presents a mixed picture where it challenges traditional gender roles but falls short in representing the racial and cultural diversity of its setting. While women are portrayed as intelligent and authoritative, the film remains rooted in a Western perspective. The story explores subjective truths and critiques institutional power, but it doesn't offer the layered representation needed for a higher rating. The contrast between the Hawaiian setting and the predominantly white characters limits its progressive impact.

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Category Breakdown

Does Aloha have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film uses traditional romantic storylines and focuses on heterosexual relationships. It doesn't include many LGBTQ+ characters or stories, so it doesn't explore non-cisgender identities.

How does Aloha portray gender?

Fair

Female characters such as Captain Allison Wells are shown as very capable and authoritative. The story avoids submissive stereotypes, focusing on women who lead scientific and investigative efforts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Aloha?

Limited

Although set in multicultural Hawaii, the main plot revolves around mostly white characters. Indigenous Hawaiian characters often play supporting roles and don't have much influence in key situations.

How does Aloha represent religion and culture?

Good

The story looks at the conflict between institutional dogma and a nature-based spirituality. It also criticizes the military-industrial complex and the environmental damage caused by Western intervention.

Does Aloha include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't feature any prominent characters with visible or invisible disabilities that drive major storylines or plots.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by highlighting highly capable, intellectually driven female characters.
  • Gives women significant professional authority and scientific leadership.
  • Criticizes the military-industrial complex and the environmental impacts of Western intervention.

Limited or Absent

  • Doesn't adequately represent the racial and cultural identities of the Hawaiian setting.
  • Lacks strong representation of Native Hawaiian characters in key roles.
  • Doesn't provide much representation or engagement with LGBTQ+ perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A celebrated military contractor returns to the site of his greatest career triumphs and re-connects with a long-ago love while unexpectedly falling for the hard-charging Air Force watchdog assigned to him.

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