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Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!

Name: Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Released: 1967
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

1967

Approved

Director

Peter Tewksbury

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This 1967 comedy operates within the strict social and narrative conventions of its time. It relies on situational humor and traditional storylines, focusing on unplanned pregnancy and the pursuit of marriage. The film upholds conventional social hierarchies and gender roles without challenging them. It presents a typical comedic exploration of family life and social norms. Overall, the film lacks the complexity to engage with multiple layers of identity, prioritizing traditional social cohesion and cultural norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+. It does not explore non-traditional gender roles or sexual orientations.

How does Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! portray gender?

Limited

The female lead drives the story through her pregnancy and career, but she remains the object of male attention. The film leans on traditional gender roles from the mid-20th century.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding!?

Minimal

The cast appears to be made up mostly of white actors, with no significant characters representing diverse racial backgrounds. There are no characters of color who play a key role in the story.

How does Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows traditional Western social norms and values, focusing on family life and social propriety without questioning religious or cultural traditions.

Does Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! include disability representation?

Minimal

The hospital setting provides a backdrop for humorous situations, but there are no characters with disabilities who have a significant role in the story.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist drives the narrative through her career and pregnancy.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals, focusing solely on heterosexual relationships.
The cast is predominantly white, with no significant characters from diverse racial backgrounds.
Gender roles are traditional, without challenging patriarchal structures.
Characters with disabilities are used for comedic purposes without meaningful roles.

Official Synopsis

Heather is the lead singer for a band that is on its way to fame and fortune. Things get complicated when she becomes pregnant and has three men willing to be both husband and father. But her boss isn't one of them.

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