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My Sweet Holiday

Name: My Sweet Holiday
Director: Sandra L. Martin
Released: 2020
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2020

Director

Sandra L. Martin

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

My Sweet Holiday is a conventional romance that emphasizes interpersonal dynamics and family legacy. It centers on a female protagonist with professional expertise and emotional depth. However, the storytelling primarily upholds traditional social norms without challenging or expanding them. The film highlights a strong female protagonist with significant influence and expertise. Yet, it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities, and adheres closely to traditional romantic clichés.

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Category Breakdown

Does My Sweet Holiday have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It follows a traditional romantic storyline without addressing these aspects.

How does My Sweet Holiday portray gender?

Fair

Sadie is portrayed as a strong female protagonist whose expertise in chocolate making drives the plot. The story highlights her role and emotional journey within her family's legacy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is My Sweet Holiday?

Fair

Malone Thomas's casting suggests a diverse lead character. However, while the narrative touches on family heritage, it does not delve deeply into multi-layered aspects of identity.

How does My Sweet Holiday represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on Western holiday traditions and small-town commerce, reinforcing conventional views of the nuclear family and social legacy.

Does My Sweet Holiday include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no representation of disability.

Present on Screen

The film features a strong female protagonist with professional expertise and emotional leadership.
It provides a meaningful focus on female decision-making and emotional navigation.

Limited or Absent

The story lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
There is no visible inclusion of characters navigating physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The plot adheres to traditional romantic clichés without challenging or expanding social norms.

Official Synopsis

When Sadie's (Malone Thomas) boyfriend cancels their holiday plans, she decides to spend Christmas with her parents back in her hometown, only to find out they've sold the family's beloved chocolate store to a stranger who knows nothing about chocolate. Begrudgingly, her father convinces her that she'd be the obvious choice to help teach the new owner everything she knows about chocolate. In the middle of planning the perfect retirement party for her parents, she discovers that not everything has to be perfect. And sometimes, when you least expect it, you find love.

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