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Catching Faith

Name: Catching Faith
Director: John K.D. Graham
Released: 2015
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2015

Not Rated

Director

John K.D. Graham

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Catching Faith aims to reinforce traditional social and religious hierarchies. Instead of challenging these structures, the film upholds established Western institutions and religious authority. The narrative prioritizes the restoration of traditional family values and domestic roles. Ultimately, the film steers clear of characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, focusing instead on reinforcing conservative cultural frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Catching Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or explore non-traditional relationships. It focuses solely on heterosexual relationships and domestic stability.

How does Catching Faith portray gender?

Limited

Alexa plays a central role in the emotional journey, but her story revolves around restoring traditional family dynamics. The film supports traditional gender roles and hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Catching Faith?

Minimal

The cast and setting are predominantly white and middle-class. The narrative presents a traditional American social structure as the norm.

How does Catching Faith represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story emphasizes Christian morality and the importance of the nuclear family. Religious authority and traditional values are central themes.

Does Catching Faith include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative centers on spiritual struggles without addressing physical or neurodivergent conditions. There is no significant focus on disabilities, visible or invisible.

Present on Screen

Provides a clear narrative focused on spiritual restoration and traditional family values.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional relationship perspectives.
Features a homogeneous demographic with limited racial or ethnic diversity.
Supports traditional gender hierarchies and patriarchal household roles.
Does not engage with disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

From the outside, Alexa has the perfect life. Her son is the high school football star, daughter a straight A student and her husband is CFO of a booming start-up company. The sudden death ...

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