The film focuses on communal and ritualistic aspects of Gnawa spirituality. There is no discernible narrative focus on non-cisnormative identities or LGBTQ+ themes.

The documentary captures male-dominated spaces of Gnawa musical performance. While reflecting specific social structures, the narrative lacks female agency or the subversion of gender hierarchies.

The film excels by centering the Gnawa, descendants of enslaved West and Central Africans. It provides high agency to a historically marginalized group through Berber rhythms and Gnawa dances.

The work prioritizes indigenous spiritualities and oral traditions over Westernized structures. It uses traditional instruments and Malhun poetry to frame local tradition as a force of resistance.

Ritual trance is presented as a spiritual and cultural practice rather than a clinical disability. There is insufficient evidence to score this category.