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Turn of Faith

Name: Turn of Faith
Director: Charles Jarrott
Released: 2002
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.3/10

Minimal

2002

Director

Charles Jarrott

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Turn of Faith functions as a traditional crime drama centered on classic genre clichés. The story emphasizes the tension between personal loyalty and institutional morality through three distinct archetypes: a cop, a priest, and a criminal. The narrative structure heavily focuses on traditional masculinity and established Western institutions. It explores the corruption of authority figures, particularly a father figure, but through a lens of mid-century-style procedural storytelling. Overall, the film lacks modern representation of diverse identities. It relies on established social hierarchies and traditional character roles without delving into characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Turn of Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities. The story focuses on the relationships and careers of three male friends.

How does Turn of Faith portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-dominated environment. Although women are present in the background, the main characters and plot drivers are male.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Turn of Faith?

Fair

The setting suggests a specific socio-economic context typical of crime dramas. However, the specific ethnic composition of the neighborhood or the 'family business' is not specified.

How does Turn of Faith represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film examines the conflict between the State, the Church, and the Underworld. It operates within traditional religious morality without challenging it.

Does Turn of Faith include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not address any characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health challenges.

Present on Screen

Examines the complex interactions between law, religion, and crime.
Offers a character-driven exploration of loyalty and the father figure archetype.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender narratives.
Depends on male-dominated archetypes, limiting the roles of women.
Does not depict characters with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

Official Synopsis

The story of three friends who grew up in the same tough neighborhood and chose three very different paths. Joey became a cop, Frank became a priest, and Bobby went into the family business. No matter what happened, their loyalty was always to each other... until their friendship was given the ultimate test. Philly Russo, a father figure to the three friends, turns out not to be the man they once thought he was.

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