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Christmas Time Is Here

Christmas Time Is Here

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

2021

G

Director

Christie Will Wolf

Runtime

84 minutes

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Christmas Time Is Here provides a basic level of representation by featuring a successful woman of color in a position of professional authority. Nia Moore drives the plot through her career and her efforts to preserve her family's legacy. However, the film operates within a very conventional framework. It lacks multi-layered complexity and does not include underrepresented identities beyond the lead character. The narrative prioritizes traditional sentimentalism and Western values over a more diverse or subversive exploration of social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Christmas Time Is Here have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the professional and familial conflicts between Nia, Julian, and Patrick. There is no indication of non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Christmas Time Is Here portray gender?

Fair

Nia Moore is portrayed as a professional with significant influence and authority. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or simply reinforces conventional ones.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Christmas Time Is Here?

Fair

The main character is a person of color in a position of professional stability. The lack of information about the ethnicities of other characters prevents a higher score.

How does Christmas Time Is Here represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story centers on traditional Western values such as family legacy and property preservation. Conflict is framed through sentimentality rather than a critique of social institutions.

Does Christmas Time Is Here include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Features a female protagonist with professional influence and authority.
  • Provides representation of a person of color in a stable, influential role.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
  • Provides no representation of disability or neurodivergence.
  • Fails to explore multi-layered complexities or subvert traditional social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Nia Moore ia a successful small-town real estate agent trying to sell a resort to her client, Julian. Much to Nia's dismay, the only resort that Julian wants to buy belongs to her widower father, Patrick. Patrick is ready to retire, but Nia wants to keep the property and the family memories it holds.

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