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Questioning Darwin

Name: Questioning Darwin
Director: Antony Thomas
Released: 2014
Duration: 56 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

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2014

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Director

Antony Thomas

Runtime

56 minutes

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Questioning Darwin serves as a detailed exploration of the tension between scientific theories and religious beliefs. The film's structure revolves around the intellectual conflict between these viewpoints, rather than individual identity politics. It does not delve into the representation of underrepresented communities or systemic power structures. Instead, the documentary focuses on the specific cultural and ideological clash between science and religion in America.

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Category Breakdown

Does Questioning Darwin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film lacks any mention of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its scope is limited to the intersection of evolutionary biology and Christian theology.

How does Questioning Darwin portray gender?

Limited

The documentary centers on intellectual and theological debates. It does not appear to engage with the deconstruction of traditional gender hierarchies or femininity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Questioning Darwin?

Fair

The film examines a specific branch of American Christianity but lacks explicit detail regarding the racial composition of its subjects. It prioritizes ideological conflict over demographic diversity.

How does Questioning Darwin represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative documents a cultural clash between scientific establishments and religious fundamentalism. It studies these institutions rather than framing them through a lens of systemic oppression.

Does Questioning Darwin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of neurodivergent individuals or people with physical disabilities being included in the documentary's subject matter.

Present on Screen

Offers a thorough examination of the conflict between Darwinian theory and literalist Christian views.

Limited or Absent

Fails to include diverse perspectives on underrepresented identities or address systemic power dynamics.
Does not explore characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity or diverse demographic backgrounds.

Official Synopsis

Literal and creationist interpretation of the Bible is the fastest-growing branch of Christianity in the U.S. This film takes an in-depth look at the views of these Christians who reject Charles Darwin's theory of evolution--while also examining how Darwin handled the question of God himself as he developed his theory of natural selection in the mid-1800s.

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