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It Will Get Better

Name: It Will Get Better
Director: Pedro Fiuza
Released: 2020
Duration: 17 min

Representation Score

8.0/10

Good

2020

Director

Pedro Fiuza

Runtime

17 minutes

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The film stands out through a strong focus on women's ability to drive the story. By placing Luisa in a position of power where she must decide the fate of a city, the drama avoids relegating women to secondary roles. However, the narrative lacks specific details regarding racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation. This creates a neutral profile for several key demographic categories, as the ensemble's diversity is not established. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its interrogation of systemic power and institutional corruption, even if its broader demographic breadth remains unconfirmed.

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Category Breakdown

Does It Will Get Better have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly confirm any LGBTQ+ characters or dynamics that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight. The political setting could provide a backdrop for such identities, but they are not currently visible.

How does It Will Get Better portray gender?

Good

Luisa is positioned as a figure of significant systemic influence and moral authority. The story disrupts traditional hierarchies by centering her intellect and leadership within a high-stakes professional environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is It Will Get Better?

Fair

The racial composition of the campaign ensemble remains unverified. There is no specific information regarding the presence of diverse ethnic groups or multi-layered casting.

How does It Will Get Better represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative explores institutional skepticism and the friction between individual morality and traditional social units. It critiques established political structures through the lens of a major election scandal.

Does It Will Get Better include disability representation?

Fair

There is no mention of characters navigating physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. The film's focus remains on professional ethics and political scandal.

Present on Screen

Strong emphasis on women's ability to drive the story and leadership through the protagonist, Luisa.
Engages with sophisticated themes of institutional corruption and political ethics.
Challenges traditional gender hierarchies by centering a woman in a high-stakes role.

Limited or Absent

Lack of verifiable information regarding racial and ethnic diversity within the cast.
No explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or relationship dynamics.
Absence of characters navigating disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

Working as a TV host of an important political campaign for mayor, Luisa suffers with the professional relations with her co-workers. It’s the last week before the first round of local elections and Luisa, away from her hometown and family, discovers a serious scandal that could jeopardize the entire election. Not only must she now decide her fate, but that of an entire city.

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