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Name: Home
Director: Daniel Mulloy
Released: 2016
Duration: 20 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2016

Director

Daniel Mulloy

Runtime

20 minutes

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Home is a focused, character-driven critique of institutional structures. It succeeds by using a singular perspective to challenge the perceived stability of Western social systems and state authority. The film's strength lies in its exploration of race and power. By centering a Black protagonist, it examines how systemic biases shape individual trajectories. However, the narrow character ensemble limits the film's diversity. The heavy focus on a male protagonist and the absence of LGBTQ+ or disabled characters results in a moderate overall score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Home have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses solely on the socioeconomic and racial experiences of the protagonist.

How does Home portray gender?

Fair

The film centers on a male protagonist, limiting opportunities for gender diversity. It lacks women's ability to drive the story and focuses on the masculine experience of navigating the justice system.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Home?

Excellent

The film excels by centering a Black protagonist. Race is a key element in how the character interacts with authority and systemic biases in the UK.

How does Home represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The narrative provides a sophisticated critique of Western policing and legal systems. It portrays struggle as a consequence of systemic inequality rather than individual failure.

Does Home include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. No disability plays a primary role in the plot or character development.

Present on Screen

Deep exploration of racialized experiences and systemic power.
Sophisticated critique of Western institutional and legal frameworks.
Avoids sanitized portrayals of social cohesion in favor of nuanced struggle.

Limited or Absent

Lack of women's ability to drive the story and diverse gender perspectives.
Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth narratives.
No depiction of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

As thousands of men, women and children attempt to get into Europe, a comfortable English family sets out on what appears to be a holiday.

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