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Not to Forget

Name: Not to Forget
Director: Valerio Zanoli
Released: 2021
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

7.1/10

Good

2021

Director

Valerio Zanoli

Runtime

81 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Not to Forget succeeds as a character-driven drama that tackles the realities of aging and neurodivergence. By focusing on the emotional toll of Alzheimer's, the film avoids superficiality and offers a grounded look at cognitive disability. While the film excels in representing disability, it remains somewhat conventional in its social structures. The focus on a traditional family unit and the absence of queer identities limit the scope of representation. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its challenge of individualistic millennial values. It emphasizes empathy and communal responsibility over a pursuit of wealth.

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Category Breakdown

Does Not to Forget have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. It focuses on a traditional family relationship between a young person and their grandmother.

How does Not to Forget portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around a woman dealing with cognitive decline, shifting the emotional weight to her. However, a male character drives the plot through his personal growth.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Not to Forget?

Fair

The cast includes veteran actors of color such as Louis Gossett Jr. and Kevin Hardesty. The focus remains on a specific family unit, leaving character's ability to drive the story unclear.

How does Not to Forget represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques individualistic values by prioritizing empathy over material wealth. It explores the emotional impact of illness, moving beyond rigid institutional rules.

Does Not to Forget include disability representation?

Good

The film provides a meaningful depiction of Alzheimer's disease. It focuses on the complexities of caregiving and the lived experience of cognitive decline.

Present on Screen

Provides a meaningful and realistic portrayal of the complexities surrounding Alzheimer's disease.
Challenges individualistic millennial values by emphasizing empathy and communal responsibility.
Features a diverse ensemble of veteran performers of color.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Maintains a traditional narrative structure that limits broader social critique.
The central plot is driven by a male protagonist, limiting gendered leadership subversion.

Official Synopsis

A judge sentences a self-centered millennial to take care of his grandmother, who's affected by Alzheimer's. As he realizes the extent of the elderly woman's wealth and becomes her caregiver, the young protagonist gets ever-closer to Grandma and the treasure he's been looking for.

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