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Steps of Faith

Name: Steps of Faith
Director: M. Legend Brown
Released: 2014
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2014

Director

M. Legend Brown

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Steps of Faith functions as a traditional faith-based dramedy. It emphasizes spiritual growth and family reconciliation within a conventional moral framework. While the film allows the female lead to make independent choices, the narrative follows established social norms. It does not significantly challenge cultural or gender norms. Although the setting showcases disability support through equine therapy, the overall representation remains traditional and limited.

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Category Breakdown

Does Steps of Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ narratives or characters with non-binary gender identities. The plot centers on spiritual journeys and family dynamics.

How does Steps of Faith portray gender?

Fair

Faith Houston, a professional accountant, plays a significant role in driving the story. However, her conflict revolves around traditional family dynamics and societal expectations.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Steps of Faith?

Limited

There is no indication of intentional casting that includes actors from diverse racial backgrounds. The setting is unspecified in terms of demographics.

How does Steps of Faith represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story upholds traditional Western and religious values. Divine guidance is central to the protagonist's personal growth and transformation.

Does Steps of Faith include disability representation?

Fair

The Hippotherapy farm highlights specialized care and developmental support for children with disabilities. It focuses on providing meaningful engagement with disability support.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a Hippotherapy farm provides a meaningful connection to disability support and specialized care.
Faith Houston, the protagonist, makes independent life-altering decisions and plays a significant role in the story.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation or characters with non-binary gender identities.
The story reinforces traditional religious and Western values without exploring diverse cultural perspectives.
There is no indication of intentional racial diversity or non-white casting within the small-town setting.

Official Synopsis

What would you do if you told the world you heard God's voice and no one believed you? Steps of Faith, is a light-heart dramedy about Faith Houston an accountant, who is directed by God to move to a small town to work on a Hippotherapy farm helping children. Faith is mocked by her family since she doesn't have a rapport with children or animals and is not a devout Christian.

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