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Divorce American Style

Name: Divorce American Style
Director: Bud Yorkin
Released: 1967
Duration: 109 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

1967

Approved

Director

Bud Yorkin

Runtime

109 minutes

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Divorce American Style is a period piece that mirrors the demographic uniformity of 1960s suburbia. While it doesn't offer diverse representation, it stands out by questioning traditional social norms. The film redefines marriage dissolution as a practical response to dissatisfaction, shifting the perspective from moral crisis to social negotiation. This approach provides a nuanced critique of conventional expectations. Ultimately, the film's progressive value lies in its challenge to established social institutions and its departure from a singular, moralistic view of the family unit.

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Category Breakdown

Does Divorce American Style have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film stays within the confines of assuming everyone is straight and cisgender, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or subtext.

How does Divorce American Style portray gender?

Fair

The story challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on the tension between a husband's independence and a wife's emotional influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Divorce American Style?

Minimal

The cast is primarily made up of white, Anglo-Saxon actors, lacking diverse ethnic representation.

How does Divorce American Style represent religion and culture?

Good

The film presents divorce as a practical solution rather than a moral issue, challenging the sanctity of the nuclear family.

Does Divorce American Style include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no visible or invisible disabilities portrayed in the characters or the storyline.

Present on Screen

The film effectively questions traditional social norms and the sanctity of the nuclear family.
It offers a nuanced critique of the permanence of marriage.
The narrative highlights the evolving emotional influence and the instability of traditional masculine leadership.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the era's homogeneous demographic norms.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or subtext.
The film does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

After 17 years of marriage in American suburbia, Richard and Barbara Harmon step into the new world of divorce.

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