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Persecuted

Name: Persecuted
Director: Daniel Lusko
Released: 2014
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2014

PG-13

Director

Daniel Lusko

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Persecuted is a faith-based thriller designed to uphold traditional religious and moral structures. The narrative focuses on a high-stakes conflict that reinforces established hierarchies rather than challenging them. The film lacks diversity, focusing on a homogeneous demographic and traditional masculine archetypes. It prioritizes the preservation of faith-based values over the representation of diverse social identities or non-traditional perspectives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Persecuted have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a traditional religious framework and does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.

How does Persecuted portray gender?

Limited

The story follows a male protagonist through a traditional hero's journey. Although a teenage girl's murder drives the plot, the main ability to act remains with masculine characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Persecuted?

Minimal

The narrative focuses on a specific socio-political conflict within a Christian community, suggesting a relatively homogeneous demographic without significant diversity.

How does Persecuted represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film centers on defending Christian morality and religious institutions, reinforcing traditional values without critiquing broader societal structures.

Does Persecuted include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film presents a clear, high-stakes moral conflict centered on religious freedom.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks diversity and complex character identities.
The story relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and gender hierarchies.
There is a notable absence of racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ representation.

Official Synopsis

Nationally acclaimed evangelist John Luther is the last obstacle in the way of sweeping religious reform in the States. When a U.S. Senator and Luther's own supporters abduct and frame him in the murder of an innocent teenage girl, an unprecedented era of persecution is unleashed. Out on personal recognizance, Luther escapes police surveillance in search of the truth. And suddenly, a once-normal life is targeted by a team of ex-military operatives who wage a relentless campaign to eliminate the incriminating evidence. As evangelist turned fugitive, Luther vows to expose anyone involved with or profiting from the girl's murder; a mission that brings him face-to-face with the coming storm of persecution that will threaten the entire Christian community in America.

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