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Double Dad

Name: Double Dad
Director: Cris D'amato
Released: 2021
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2021

TV-G

Director

Cris D'amato

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Double Dad stands out by focusing on a female-led search for identity within a non-traditional commune. The film effectively challenges urban and capitalist norms by presenting nature and personal autonomy as superior to modern technology. While it excels in cultural and gendered ability to act, it remains somewhat vague about explicit LGBTQ+ identities and specific racial compositions. The film’s strength lies in its progressive outlook and its subversion of traditional patriarchal lineages through a female protagonist’s journey.

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Category Breakdown

Does Double Dad have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film sets its story in a hippie commune that questions traditional family structures. However, it doesn't show clear examples of LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Double Dad portray gender?

Good

Vicenza is a strong female lead who is driven by her own spiritual journey. Raion, the maternal figure, holds significant authority and challenges traditional motherly roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Double Dad?

Fair

The film includes a diverse Brazilian cast, featuring actors like Maisa Silva and Thaynara OG. This mix of characters adds a richer visual representation compared to typical Western family comedies.

How does Double Dad represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The story emphasizes secular spirituality and living in harmony with nature rather than urban capitalism. It highlights individual freedom and non-traditional lifestyles by criticizing technology and city life.

Does Double Dad include disability representation?

Minimal

The available plot details and character descriptions provide no information regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Strong female leadership through Vicenza's spiritual and intellectual journey.
Progressive critique of urban capitalism and technological dependency.
Subversion of traditional maternal roles through Raion's character.
Diverse Brazilian casting that avoids the typical Anglo-Saxon cinematic homogeneity.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or queer character identities.
No information on disability representation within the cast.
Limited detail on the specific racial makeup of the ensemble.

Official Synopsis

While her mom is away, a teen sneaks out of the hippie commune where she lives and embarks on a life-changing adventure to discover who her father is.

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