
David and Goliath
1960

Representation Score
Minimal
1985
PG-13Director
Bruce Beresford
Runtime
114 minutes
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King David is a traditional historical epic that prioritizes the consolidation of monarchical power and theological mandates. It functions as a period piece that reinforces established social and religious hierarchies rather than challenging them. The film lacks ethnic authenticity, using a Caucasian cast for a Middle Eastern setting. It also maintains a strictly patriarchal structure where women's ability to drive the story is secondary to the central male protagonist's actions.
Category Breakdown
The film focuses on traditional matrimonial structures and does not depict non-straight or non-cisgender identities. There are no representations of same-sex relationships or intimacy.
The film reinforces patriarchal hierarchies where male political their own choices drive the plot. Women primarily occupy roles defined by their relationships to men, such as Bathsheba.
A predominantly Caucasian cast portrays Middle Eastern figures, lacking ethnic authenticity for the Levant region. The production adheres to 1980s Hollywood casting norms rather than diverse representation.
The story centers on singular religious morality and divine command. It portrays theocratic law as the primary framework for justice without exploring secular or atheistic perspectives.
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities used as central character arcs or plot devices.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
This is a movie about the life of Israel's king David.

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