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Augusta, Gone

Name: Augusta, Gone
Director: Tim Matheson
Released: 2006
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

5.2/10

Fair

2006

TV-14

Director

Tim Matheson

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Augusta, Gone is a domestic drama centered around a mother's struggle to navigate her daughter's psychological transformation. The film highlights Martha's role as a professional and caregiver, providing her with significant influence. However, it remains limited in its representation of diversity. The narrative dismantles the ideal nuclear family unit, focusing on divorce and parental conflict. Yet, it lacks evidence of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ diversity. Overall, the film operates as a typical domestic drama. It delves into mental health and family instability but fails to explore these themes with the complexity needed for a more progressive rating.

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Category Breakdown

Does Augusta, Gone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Although the story explores changes in identity, it does not touch on themes outside of heterosexual relationships.

How does Augusta, Gone portray gender?

Fair

Martha is shown as a professional businesswoman and primary caregiver, giving her significant influence in the story. However, the film’s impact on gender roles is not entirely clear.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Augusta, Gone?

Minimal

There is no information about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or setting. There is also no indication of diverse representation in terms of race or ethnicity.

How does Augusta, Gone represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story challenges the idea of the perfect nuclear family by focusing on divorce and parental struggles. It follows traditional dramatic structures related to behavior correction.

Does Augusta, Gone include disability representation?

Fair

The plot addresses psychological distress and adolescent changes. It is unclear whether mental health issues are portrayed with character's ability to drive the story or simply as part of the plot.

Present on Screen

Features a female protagonist with both economic and emotional leadership.
Examines the breakdown of the traditional, idealized nuclear family unit.

Limited or Absent

Does not include any visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity.
Lacks any evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight narratives.
Mental health themes are unclear about whether they provide character's ability to drive the story or serve merely as plot devices.

Official Synopsis

A troubled teenager's mother tries everything she can think of to control her bad behavior, even if it means sending her away to a hokey but strict nature camp.

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