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Fallen Stars

Name: Fallen Stars
Director: Brian Jett
Released: 2017
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

5.5/10

Fair

2017

TV-14

Director

Brian Jett

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

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Fallen Stars is a character-driven drama that emphasizes psychological depth over broader social critiques. It explores the relationship between a melancholic bartender and a socially awkward young woman. The film shows promise through its portrayal of neurodivergence and female intellectual ability to act. However, it lacks the breadth needed for a more progressive rating. Without information on racial diversity or LGBTQ+ identities, the film remains a focused study of individual struggles rather than a broader social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Fallen Stars have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or critique the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Fallen Stars portray gender?

Fair

Daisy is shown as a very intelligent character, suggesting she plays a significant role in driving the story. However, the film does not clearly challenge broader gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Fallen Stars?

Minimal

The current information provides no details regarding the racial or ethnic identities of the cast. Consequently, there is no evidence of diverse or progressive racial representation.

How does Fallen Stars represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on the personal struggles of its characters without addressing broader cultural or institutional issues.

Does Fallen Stars include disability representation?

Good

Daisy’s social awkwardness may reflect neurodivergence or mental health issues. The film’s success hinges on whether it treats these issues with respect or mockery.

Present on Screen

The character of Daisy offers a potential for nuanced, progressive depictions of neurodivergence.
The narrative highlights female intellectual ability to act, moving away from passive stereotypes.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks documented racial and ethnic diversity among its main characters.
There is no explicit inclusion of LGBTQ+ characters or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

Official Synopsis

A poignant drama that chronicles the unexpected friendship that develops between Cooper, a melancholy bartender, who at thirty-six still isn't sure what he wants to do with his life, and Daisy, an extremely bright but socially awkward girl in her early twenties.

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