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The Exorcism of Roland Doe

Name: The Exorcism of Roland Doe
Director: Tom Jennings
Released: 2021
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2021

Director

Tom Jennings

Runtime

84 minutes

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The documentary prioritizes intellectual deconstruction over demographic variety, challenging established religious and cinematic myths. Its strength lies in its skeptical approach and examination of faith and medical history through a secular lens. However, the film's narrow historical focus limits its breadth, resulting in low scores for racial and LGBTQ+ representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Exorcism of Roland Doe have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a historical case involving a young boy and does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.

How does The Exorcism of Roland Doe portray gender?

Fair

Women appear in secondary roles or within a historical context, challenging patriarchal religious authority.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Exorcism of Roland Doe?

Limited

The story centers on a homogeneous Western social structure and does not prioritize racial or ethnic diversity.

How does The Exorcism of Roland Doe represent religion and culture?

Good

The documentary uses a secular, investigative approach to scrutinize traditional religious responses.

Does The Exorcism of Roland Doe include disability representation?

Fair

The film examines the lived reality of a boy experiencing profound psychological or neurological distress.

Present on Screen

Uses a skeptical, investigative lens to challenge religious authority.
Examines psychological and neurological distress beyond supernatural explanations.
Provides a secular deconstruction of religious and cinematic myths.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ representation or narratives.
Focuses on a homogeneous social structure, lacking racial and ethnic diversity.
Women are primarily relegated to secondary or historical roles.

Official Synopsis

The Exorcist has terrified audiences since 1973, but few know the story is true. For the first time on television, investigators expose shocking secrets about the real-life exorcism of a 13-year-old boy that inspired an iconic horror film.

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