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The 12 Days of Christmas Eve

Name: The 12 Days of Christmas Eve
Director: Dustin Rikert
Released: 2022
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2022

TV-PG

Director

Dustin Rikert

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a storyline focused on restoring a businessman to his family and society. It centers on repairing conventional structures rather than disrupting them. The narrative relies heavily on traditional Western holiday themes and a patriarchal framework. The protagonist’s journey is centered on his role within a standard nuclear family, offering little in the way of diverse or transformative representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The 12 Days of Christmas Eve have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ identities or non-binary gender roles.

How does The 12 Days of Christmas Eve portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around a male protagonist who navigates a traditional family setting. It emphasizes reconciliation within a patriarchal framework without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The 12 Days of Christmas Eve?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a single family unit without showing a diverse cast. It portrays a homogeneous image of the nuclear family.

How does The 12 Days of Christmas Eve represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film adheres to typical Western holiday traditions and emphasizes the sanctity of the Western nuclear family.

Does The 12 Days of Christmas Eve include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions in the film.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, restorative character arc centered on familial reconciliation.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks diverse racial and ethnic representation within the central family unit.
There is an opportunity to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or masculine roles.
The narrative does not include explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-binary gender narratives.
The film relies on conventional Western clichés rather than exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When Brian Conway, a successful businessman whose family relationships have suffered, gets in a car accident on Christmas Eve, Santa gives him twelve chances to redo the day and repair the relationships in his life, including with his daughter Michelle.

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