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Alison's Choice

Name: Alison's Choice
Director: Bruce Marchiano
Released: 2015
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Bruce Marchiano

Runtime

92 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Alison's Choice is a faith-based drama that upholds traditional religious and social hierarchies. Its narrative structure emphasizes reinforcing conventional morality and the authority of spiritual institutions rather than challenging them. The film serves as a vehicle for specific theological ideals, focusing on a singular moral message and positioning the protagonist within a framework of divine intervention.

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Category Breakdown

Does Alison's Choice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a traditional moral framework without exploring non-binary gender identities or questioning the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Alison's Choice portray gender?

Limited

Alison fits the classic damsel in distress archetype. Her role is shaped by a male figure, reinforcing traditional spiritual hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Alison's Choice?

Minimal

The narrative does not highlight multi-ethnic casting. It seems to prioritize a singular moral message over diverse representation.

How does Alison's Choice represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story reinforces Christian morality and Western values. It portrays secular institutions as antagonists to divine presence.

Does Alison's Choice include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities playing central roles or having specific influence.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on a specific theological message.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks diverse representation and multi-ethnic casting.
The protagonist's role is limited by traditional gender stereotypes.
The narrative does not include diverse gender identities or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Alison, a teen, is facing pregnancy. With nowhere to turn, she finds herself in a "clinic" about to end her baby's life. Suddenly a man appears. His mop tells her he's the janitor. Conversation begins and it quickly becomes clear that this man is no mere janitor, but Jesus manifest. And he's come to save the life of her baby.

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