
We Are Family
2016

Representation Score
Good
2019
Director
Gabriel Julien-Laferrière
Runtime
99 minutes
Average Rating
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What's with This Granny?! explores domestic disruption in a modern context. By focusing on the friction between generations and the ability to act of its female lead, the film moves away from the 'perfect family' cliché. The film's success lies in its shift towards a matriarchal figure, offering a nuanced look at family dynamics. However, the absence of specific character details regarding identity and disability keeps the overall representation in a moderate range. While the director's background suggests an intention towards contemporary social dynamics, the film's focus remains on situational comedy rather than explicit identity-driven storytelling.
Category Breakdown
The film doesn't provide any specific information about the sexual orientation or gender identity of its characters. The story remains neutral, leaving the identities of the characters undefined.
The story revolves around Aurora, a grandmother who holds significant authority in her home. By placing a grandmother at the center of the narrative, the film challenges traditional patriarchal structures and age-based roles.
The narrative does not specify the ethnic backgrounds of the characters. However, the director's background hints at a move away from the homogeneous casting typical of older family comedies.
The plot dismantles the idea of perfect domesticity by focusing on the chaos caused by an influx of grandchildren. It portrays domestic disruption as a source of comedic relief rather than a moral issue.
There is no mention of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities. The film's current character descriptions do not include this aspect of representation.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Aurora's life suddenly gets complicated after her seven grandkids arrive to her house for vacation.

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