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Holy Boom
Representation Score
8.5/10
Excellent
2019
NRDirector
Maria Lafi
Runtime
99 minutes
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Maria Lafi’s drama connects three separate stories through a single event. The film centers on individuals navigating the tension between legal frameworks and the realities of life on the social periphery. By focusing on characters who exist outside societal stability, the film critiques institutional rigidity. Despite promising ethnic and gender representation, the film lacks specific details about neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identities. The production demonstrates a commitment to portraying complex, non-traditional lives.
Category Breakdown
Does Holy Boom have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film highlights characters who live outside conventional social boundaries. Although specific LGBTQ identities are not confirmed, the narrative focuses on social outsiders.
How does Holy Boom portray gender?
With Luli Bitri leading the way, the film emphasizes a female-centric perspective. The storylines prioritize individual autonomy and survival over traditional domestic roles.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Holy Boom?
Samuel Akinola's inclusion suggests an intentional effort towards ethnic diversity. The cast reflects a multicultural urban environment.
How does Holy Boom represent religion and culture?
The narrative challenges traditional views of stable citizenship by focusing on characters on the legal periphery. It explores moral relativism and systemic friction.
Does Holy Boom include disability representation?
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The score reflects a neutral baseline due to this absence.
Present on Screen
- Inclusion of Samuel Akinola to promote ethnic diversity.
- A narrative that emphasizes female leadership and individual autonomy.
- Exploration of complex, non-normative social peripheries.
Limited or Absent
- No confirmed representation of characters with disabilities.
- Lack of explicit details about LGBTQ+ identities or romantic pairings.
- Limited information about neurodivergent characters.
Official Synopsis
A random explosion connects three stories, where strangers are trying to find some way to live on the edge of legality.
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