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Dial a Prayer

Name: Dial a Prayer
Director: Maggie Kiley
Released: 2015
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

2.6/10

Limited

2015

PG-13

Director

Maggie Kiley

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Dial a Prayer functions primarily as a character study centered on personal redemption and spiritual resilience. The narrative structure emphasizes the protagonist's journey through trauma and faith, adhering to conventional dramatic forms. The film lacks diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, or LGBTQ+ identities. It focuses on traditional spiritual values without exploring broader social issues. Overall, the film's emphasis on individual emotional journeys leaves little room for exploring diverse social hierarchies or identity-driven power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Dial a Prayer have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any characters with non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no stories specifically about LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does Dial a Prayer portray gender?

Fair

A female protagonist drives the story through her emotional labor and professional role. Her journey involves navigating personal conflicts and providing spiritual support.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Dial a Prayer?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on the protagonist's internal psychological state, with no evidence of ethnic or racial diversity among the cast.

How does Dial a Prayer represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story engages with organized religion in a positive manner, emphasizing reconciliation and traditional spiritual values without critiquing faith-based institutions.

Does Dial a Prayer include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist is described as troubled, but there are no specific portrayals of physical or mental disabilities. No lived experiences of disability are shown.

Present on Screen

The film centers on a female protagonist who drives the story through her professional and emotional roles.
It explores complex interpersonal dynamics and the intersection of personal trauma with spiritual service.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within its cast.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer-focused narratives.
The story does not address specific lived experiences related to disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A troubled young woman working at a prayer call center makes a difference in other people's lives, forcing her to reconcile with her troubled past with the faith she brings out in others.

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