The Miracle of the Cards
2001
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The Carpenter's Miracle
Representation Score
2.3/10
Limited
2013
TV-GDirector
Kristoffer Tabori
Runtime
87 minutes
Average Rating
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The Carpenter's Miracle is a traditional drama that prioritizes a singular, miraculous event within a standard small-town setting. The narrative structure reinforces conventional social and spiritual hierarchies rather than offering complexity in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. Because the story focuses on a male protagonist and a providential miracle, it lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities, diverse racial backgrounds, or nuanced disability perspectives. The film adheres to a conventional storytelling framework that avoids systemic critique.
Category Breakdown
Does The Carpenter's Miracle have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story focuses on a singular miracle within a traditional social framework.
How does The Carpenter's Miracle portray gender?
The narrative centers on Josh, a male protagonist navigating a media whirlwind. The film emphasizes a traditional masculine lead without challenging gender hierarchies.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Carpenter's Miracle?
Set in a small town, the film follows a conventional, non-diverse structural model. There is no evidence of a multi-ethnic ensemble or diverse casting.
How does The Carpenter's Miracle represent religion and culture?
The premise reinforces traditional spiritual values through a miraculous healing event. It validates providential acts rather than exploring secular or diverse cultural perspectives.
Does The Carpenter's Miracle include disability representation?
A boy's temporary physical incapacity serves as a catalyst for the plot. This use of the miracle cliché lacks a nuanced exploration of disability.
Present on Screen
- The film provides a clear, focused narrative centered on a singular, impactful miraculous event.
Limited or Absent
- The film lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse character representation.
- The narrative relies on traditional formulas that reinforce existing social and spiritual hierarchies.
- Disability is used as a plot device rather than a nuanced character study.
Official Synopsis
Josh, a small town carpenter, finds himself at the center of a national media story when his touch brings a twelve year-old boy, who fell into a freezing lake, back to life. Although many consider it a miraculous act, Josh isn't convinced he has done anything special - even after he seemingly heals several others. Thrust into a whirlwind he never expected, Josh must make a decision that could change his life and the lives of those he cares about most.
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