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The Art of Us

Name: The Art of Us
Director: Kristoffer Tabori
Released: 2017
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2017

TV-G

Director

Kristoffer Tabori

Runtime

86 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Art of Us is a conventional film that adheres to traditional demographic patterns. It operates within a standard framework focused on a romantic relationship between a professional academic and a painter. The film lacks diverse representation, offering a homogeneous cast and narrative that reinforces established social norms. It does not introduce complex perspectives related to identity or disrupt traditional hierarchies. Ultimately, the production prioritizes traditional romance clichés over diverse or subversive storytelling.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Art of Us have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on a heterosexual relationship without any representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Art of Us portray gender?

Fair

Harper Higgins is shown as a professional woman with academic ambitions, but the plot relies on traditional romantic clichés and gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Art of Us?

Limited

The cast is homogeneous, with no representation of different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does The Art of Us represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes Western cultural values and social stability, reinforcing conventional social structures without challenging them.

Does The Art of Us include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not include any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, such as neurodivergence or chronic illnesses.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist is portrayed with professional ambition and clear academic goals.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, appearing largely homogeneous.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
The story does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
The narrative relies heavily on traditional romantic clichés rather than challenging gendered social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Harper Higgins is determined to land a tenured position at Boston Art College, and she’s counting on curating a big art gallery at the university to do so. But when she loses her showcase artist and can find no one else, she turns to her recently-hired dog walker who, unbeknownst to anyone, is a skilled painter.

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