
The Forge
2024

Representation Score
Minimal
2019
PGDirector
T.C. Christensen
Runtime
101 minutes
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The Fighting Preacher is a faith-based drama that emphasizes the reinforcement of established social and religious hierarchies. The narrative structure supports traditional communal values and moral frameworks, rather than exploring diverse identities. By centering a male protagonist's mission of spiritual combat, the film reinforces traditional masculinity and religious stability. It serves to reinforce institutional norms rather than challenging systemic power dynamics.
Category Breakdown
The film follows traditional structures that assume everyone is straight or cisgender. There are no characters with non-binary gender identities or same-sex relationships.
The story focuses on a male protagonist who leads spiritually. Women are present but the narrative emphasizes a traditional model of male authority.
The film seems to reflect the demographic norms of its historical and religious context. It likely prioritizes a homogeneous social structure without much racial diversity.
The story upholds traditional Western and religious institutions. It promotes a singular religious morality, emphasizing the importance of community through faith.
There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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Official Synopsis
Willard Bean accepts a mission from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to travel to a new town, where he must fight to win respect.

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