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Moses

Name: Moses
Director: Richard Rich
Released: 1993
Duration: 30 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

1993

TV-PG

Director

Richard Rich

Runtime

30 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Moses (1993) is a traditional animation that prioritizes biblical accuracy over modern explorations of diversity. The storytelling centers around established hierarchies, emphasizing divine authority and male protagonists. While the film addresses systemic oppression through the conflict between Egyptians and Hebrews, it frames this as a theological event rather than a critique of social power dynamics. Ultimately, the film reinforces historical and patriarchal structures typical of the genre.

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Category Breakdown

Does Moses have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film follows a traditional biblical framework and does not include any non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or dynamics.

How does Moses portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on Moses, with female characters playing supporting roles that reinforce his journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Moses?

Fair

The film highlights the contrast between Egyptian nobility and enslaved Hebrews, exploring themes of ethnic identity and imperial oppression.

How does Moses represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative emphasizes religious doctrine and divine providence, framing liberation through a religious lens.

Does Moses include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The focus remains on the protagonist's spiritual journey.

Present on Screen

The film clearly explores ethnic identity and the struggle of a underrepresented group against an imperial power.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and neurodivergent or physical disabilities.
Female characters play supporting roles, reinforcing the male protagonist's journey.
The perspective is limited to a religious morality, lacking broader cultural or secular diversity.

Official Synopsis

This 30-minute, animated Bible video recounts the traumatic early years of Moses’ life, his privileged youth in Pharaoh’s household, and his dreary days of tending sheep in the Midian desert. Watch God’s awesome hand as He moves a tiny baby from a papyrus basket coated with tar and pitch to become the eventual deliverer of Israel!

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