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A Measure of Faith

Name: A Measure of Faith
Director: Dalas Davis
Released: 2012
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2012

PG-13

Director

Dalas Davis

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Measure of Faith is a conventional character study that emphasizes individual moral strength over challenging social hierarchies. The story follows a traditional dramatic arc centered on faith, mentorship, and restorative justice. The film adheres to established storytelling formulas, focusing on personal redemption within a framework of traditional values. It does not challenge systemic power dynamics or explore diverse identities. Ultimately, the narrative reinforces existing social structures rather than deconstructing them, making it a standard drama rooted in religious morality.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Measure of Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-traditional gender identities. The narrative focuses on traditional mentorship and personal redemption.

How does A Measure of Faith portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male leadership, particularly the relationship between Paul Porter and Russell Martin. A single mother provides emotional support, but the focus remains on male-centric roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Measure of Faith?

Fair

The film explores the dynamics between a professional athlete and a youth in a facility. While racial identities are not explicitly detailed, these roles often address socioeconomic tensions.

How does A Measure of Faith represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot reinforces traditional Western values regarding faith and moral responsibility. It follows a trajectory of seeking stability through religious morality and redemption.

Does A Measure of Faith include disability representation?

Minimal

A career-ending injury serves as a plot device for the protagonist's transition. The film does not explore the lived experiences or ability to act of individuals with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores themes of mentorship and the impact of personal tragedy on character development.
Provides a framework for discussing restorative justice and moral redemption.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional gender expressions.
Uses physical injury as a plot device without exploring disability ability to act.
Relies on traditional social and religious structures without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Professional basketball player Paul Porter was at the top of his game when an injury forces him into retirement. Soon after accepting a leadership role at a university he experiences a life changing tragedy and loses the one thing that was close to him. Distraught over the tragedy, he is arrested and sentenced to community service at a youth facility. There he meets Russell Martin. the son of a single mother, who is torn between the dark influence of his older brother and the love for his mother. Paul see's a young version of himself in Russell and begins to mentor him. The intersection of their two lives will create a chain of events that will challenge their beliefs about fate, choice, and redemption.

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