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We Are Together

We Are Together

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

2006

PG

Director

Paul Taylor

Runtime

86 minutes

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We Are Together succeeds by authentically centering Black South African voices. Through its focus on the lived experiences of Slindile and her peers at the Agape orphanage, the documentary provides insight into communal resilience and non-Western social structures. While the film offers strong racial and ethnic representation, it lacks clarity regarding other multi-layered identities. Its observational nature means it documents existing social realities rather than intentionally challenging specific clichés like gender hierarchies or LGBTQ+ narratives. Ultimately, the film presents a meaningful portrait of underrepresented youth, shifting the lens away from Western-centric perspectives toward a more localized, collective human experience.

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Category Breakdown

Does We Are Together have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The documentary does not provide evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The focus remains on the communal and developmental lives of children in an orphanage setting.

How does We Are Together portray gender?

Fair

The documentary centers around Slindile, a young female who play a significant role in driving the story. However, it is unclear whether the film actively challenges traditional gender roles or merely documents existing social dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is We Are Together?

Excellent

The film features a predominantly Black South African cast, highlighting the high ability to act of characters of color. This approach shifts the focus away from Western-centric narratives.

How does We Are Together represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores South African communal structures, emphasizing collective care and the systemic social realities faced by children in an orphanage.

Does We Are Together include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific information regarding the portrayal of visible or invisible disabilities. The film's focus on orphaned children does not explicitly confirm disability representation.

Present on Screen

  • Strong racial and ethnic representation by centering a predominantly Black South African cast.
  • Provides a significant role in driving the story to a young female protagonist, Slindile.
  • Highlights collective care and communal structures, challenging Western individualistic paradigms.

Limited or Absent

  • No clear evidence regarding the representation of LGBTQ+ identities.
  • No specific information regarding the portrayal of disabilities.
  • Unclear if the film actively challenges traditional gender hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Tells the moving and inspiring story of 12 year old Slindile and her remarkable friends at the Agape orphanage in South Africa.

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