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That's Not Me

That's Not Me

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2017

Not Rated

Director

Gregory Erdstein

Runtime

85 minutes

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That's Not Me is a character-driven comedy that finds its strength in exploring the fluidity of identity. By using the identical twin cliché, the film examines how personal boundaries dissolve during acts of deception. While the film provides meaningful ability to act to its female leads, it remains tethered to conventional social structures. The focus stays on individualistic mischief and social climbing rather than a systemic deconstruction of power dynamics. Ultimately, the film lacks multi-layered breadth. It succeeds as a study of the fragmented self but fails to engage with broader racial or LGBTQ+ specific narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does That's Not Me have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film explores identity and non-conformity through gendered performance and blurred personas. However, it lacks explicit depictions of same-sex relationships or non-traditional gender identities.

How does That's Not Me portray gender?

Fair

Polly subverts traditional expectations of female behavior by using deception to gain social status and resources. The narrative centers women's ability to drive the story through the chaotic pursuit of material gain.

How racially and ethnically diverse is That's Not Me?

Limited

The production features a predominantly white cast. The narrative lacks significant evidence of casting actors with backgrounds different from the role's traditional expectation or integrating diverse perspectives.

How does That's Not Me represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story deconstructs aspirational lifestyles by framing fame and wealth as sources of disorder. It functions as a situational comedy rather than a critique of broader societal issues.

Does That's Not Me include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Provides strong women's ability to drive the story by centering the protagonist's active subversion of social expectations.
  • Offers a compelling exploration of postmodern identity and the fragmentation of the self.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks multi-layered breadth, particularly regarding racial and non-Anglo-Saxon perspectives.
  • Fails to include explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-traditional gender identities.
  • Does not address disability representation or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Polly’s dreams of making it as an actor are shattered when her identical twin sister Amy lands the lead role in a huge TV show. Mistaken for her famous sister at every turn, Polly decides to use Amy’s celebrity for her own advantage – free clothes, free booze, casual sex… with hilarious and disastrous consequences for them both.

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