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The Story of David

Name: The Story of David
Director: Alex Segal, David Lowell Rich
Released: 1976
Duration: 191 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1976

Director

Alex Segal, David Lowell Rich

Runtime

191 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film serves as a faithful, conventional adaptation of religious history rather than a work designed to challenge social norms. It prioritizes the preservation of traditional moral frameworks and historical accuracy as understood in 1970s television. Narrative hierarchies remain strictly patriarchal, with female roles emphasizing modesty and decorum. The production lacks intentionality regarding the disruption of established cultural or gendered structures. Overall, the film is a traditionalist piece that reinforces the status quo of its source material, offering a standard historical drama experience without modern diversities.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Story of David have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-traditional gender identities. It adheres closely to the traditional social structures found in its biblical source material.

How does The Story of David portray gender?

Limited

The narrative follows a patriarchal structure typical of the Davidic era. Women like Bathsheba are shown with a sense of modesty and decorum.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Story of David?

Fair

Casting likely reflects the ethnic context of ancient Israel through a standard historical lens. There is no indication of color-blind casting or diverse ensemble representation.

How does The Story of David represent religion and culture?

Minimal

This production functions as a traditional retelling of foundational religious legends. It prioritizes the preservation of religious traditions and singular moral frameworks.

Does The Story of David include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative does not address disability or the roles of such individuals.

Present on Screen

Provides a faithful and credible presentation of the David and Goliath legend.
Handles sensitive biblical arcs, such as Bathsheba, with taste and decorum.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
Reinforces traditional patriarchal hierarchies rather than exploring diverse gender dynamics.
Does not include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The "David and Goliath" legend is presented as credibly as possible, while David's later disastrous romance with Bathsheba is handled with taste and decorum. Also in the cast are Anthony Quayle as King Saul, and Terence Hardiman as Bathsheba's unfortunate warrior husband Uriah.

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