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The Shunning

Name: The Shunning
Director: Michael Landon Jr.
Released: 2011
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2011

Not Rated

Director

Michael Landon Jr.

Runtime

88 minutes

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The Shunning is a character study that delves into the rigid social structures of an Amish community. The narrative emphasizes communal harmony and religious adherence over disrupting established hierarchies. Because the film upholds traditional gender roles and cultural homogeneity, it aligns with conservative storytelling structures. The creative direction focuses on preserving a specific cultural identity without challenging systemic norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Shunning have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a traditional social framework and includes no LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight identities.

How does The Shunning portray gender?

Limited

Men hold key positions of spiritual and communal leadership. Women are predominantly portrayed in domestic and maternal roles, reinforcing a patriarchal structure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Shunning?

Minimal

The casting reflects a homogeneous community. The narrative maintains an ethnically uniform environment consistent with the specific subculture depicted.

How does The Shunning represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story centers on the internal workings and moral principles of a religious institution, focusing on its specific cultural context.

Does The Shunning include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent portrayals of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Character conflicts are primarily centered around theology and societal norms.

Present on Screen

The film offers an authentic and culturally specific portrayal of the 'Plain' people of Lancaster County.
It provides a detailed examination of the internal mechanics and disciplinary practices of a religious institution.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or queer themes.
The film reinforces a patriarchal hierarchy without challenging traditional gender roles.
The setting lacks racial and ethnic diversity, maintaining a highly homogeneous environment.

Official Synopsis

Beautiful Katie Lapp has always felt something missing in her simple Amish existence -- until a mysterious "Englisher" comes to Lancaster County looking for the baby girl she gave up for adoption 19 years ago.

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