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Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County

Name: Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County
Director: Jake Wade Wall
Released: 2016
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2016

Not Rated

Director

Jake Wade Wall

Runtime

87 minutes

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Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County emphasizes cultural and historical specificity over diverse representation. Its narrative is rooted in a traditionalist perspective, limiting opportunities for progressive identity discussions. Rather than deconstructing social hierarchies, the film highlights the reactions of a closed community to outsiders and the paranormal. The tension stems from the disruption of religious certainties rather than the inclusion of varied identities. Overall, the film serves as an exploration of communal conflicts and the repercussions of violating established social norms within a specific demographic context.

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Category Breakdown

Does Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the interactions between an Amish sect and an external crew, with no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives that question heterosexuality.

How does Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County portray gender?

Limited

Gender roles are defined by traditional domestic and agricultural duties. Women play key roles in the story, but their influence is tied to challenging traditions rather than dismantling gender power structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County?

Limited

The film is set in a specific location with a homogeneous cast reflecting the demographics of Holmes County, without using diverse casting to challenge historical norms.

How does Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story delves into the conflict between religious institutions and external authority, focusing on the consequences of breaking social taboos through the lens of a person denied a traditional burial.

Does Amish Witches: The True Story of Holmes County include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not prominently feature neurodivergence or physical disabilities as central narrative elements.

Present on Screen

Accurately portrays the cultural and demographic specifics of the Amish community.
Examines intricate themes around religious doctrine and the tension between tradition and external influences.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or perspectives questioning heterosexuality.
Features limited racial and ethnic diversity due to its localized and homogeneous setting.
Does not actively seek to challenge or dismantle traditional gender power structures.

Official Synopsis

A television reality crew has arrived in town to document facts about an isolated Amish sect. Filming is interrupted when the grandmother of their host family, a shunned witch, dies and is denied a Christian burial. When paranormal activities begin to plague the family, they ask the crew to document it. But they never foresee the dangers that the spirits have in store for them.

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