
Latter Days
2004

Representation Score
Minimal
1992
PG-13Director
Richard Pearce
Runtime
108 minutes
Average Rating
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Leap of Faith is a character-driven story centered on personal redemption and moral ambiguity rather than broad demographic representation. While it lacks diverse representation across most identity categories, it finds progressive value in its critique of religious authority. The film stays within traditional Western social structures and demographics. It emphasizes a psychological exploration of belief over a diverse social landscape. Ultimately, the film's impact lies in its narrative structure and its critique of performative spirituality rather than its inclusiveness.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on a relationship that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender. It does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or stories that question the idea that everyone should be straight or cisgender.
Jane is a key figure in management, showing strong leadership in a high-pressure work environment. However, the story follows traditional romantic and professional roles and hierarchies.
The film features mostly white actors representing a working-class community. It does not have much racial diversity, maintaining a uniform social setting typical of rural America.
The story critiques organized religion by focusing on a fake faith healer. It questions religious revivalism through a lens of moral ambiguity.
The film does not depict any characters with physical or neurological differences. Such identities do not play a central role in the narrative.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Jonas Nightengale is a fraudulent Christian faith healer who makes a living travelling around America holding revival meetings and conducting 'miracles' with the help of his friend and manager, Jane, and their entourage.

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