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Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West

Name: Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West
Director: Wayne Kopping
Released: 2005
Duration: 77 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

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2005

Not Rated

Director

Wayne Kopping

Runtime

77 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West is a documentary focused on the geopolitical and religious conflicts between Western civilization and radicalized religious movements. The film's narrative structure highlights the tension between these opposing forces, emphasizing the defense of traditional Western institutions. The documentary's narrow thematic scope utilizes specific ethnic and religious identities to reinforce a binary worldview, rather than presenting nuanced or diverse portrayals.

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Category Breakdown

Does Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not explore LGBTQ+ identities or challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes defending traditional gender roles and Western societal structures without challenging these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West?

Minimal

Arab identities are used to depict a specific ideological threat, reinforcing a binary between the West and a perceived 'Other'.

How does Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The documentary defends Western civilization and traditional values while critiquing non-Western religious expansionism.

Does Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion or portrayal of individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers an insider's perspective on radical movements through unique footage from Arab television.

Limited or Absent

Lacks nuanced or multi-layered representations of Middle Eastern and Arab identities.
Does not explore or represent LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives on gender.
Does not address or challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
Focuses on reinforcing Western institutional stability rather than celebrating diverse cultural frameworks.

Official Synopsis

Obsession is a film about the threat of Radical Islam to Western civilization. Using unique footage from Arab television, it reveals an 'insider's view' of the hatred the Radicals are teaching, their incitement of global jihad, and their goal of world domination.

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