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Doing Good
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7.5/10
Good
2016
Director
Margreth Olin
Runtime
99 minutes
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Doing Good offers a profound look at human vulnerability through the lens of a local healer. By centering on Joralf Gjerstad’s unpaid service, the film challenges institutional hierarchies and capitalist views of healthcare. The documentary succeeds in humanizing the experience of illness, giving real power to those seeking healing. It moves away from clinical perspectives to focus on the spiritual and communal aspects of recovery. While the film lacks explicit focus on identity politics or diverse racial casting, its strength lies in its subversion of traditional masculine roles and its validation of unconventional social support systems.
Category Breakdown
Does Doing Good have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on the life and practice of Joralf Gjerstad. There is no explicit evidence regarding the depiction of non-straight relationships or specific LGBTQ+ narratives.
How does Doing Good portray gender?
The narrative centers on a male figure performing a role of care. This disrupts traditional masculine clichés by presenting a model of masculinity rooted in empathy and communal support.
How racially and ethnically diverse is Doing Good?
As a Norwegian documentary, the film likely reflects its regional demographic realities. Without specific casting details, the focus appears to remain on local identity.
How does Doing Good represent religion and culture?
The film critiques capitalist structures by centering on voluntary, non-monetized healing. This prioritizes communal support systems over traditional Western medical institutions.
Does Doing Good include disability representation?
The film provides a platform for individuals facing physical or mental health challenges. It frames their experiences through human resilience rather than mere medical deficits.
Present on Screen
- Challenges traditional masculine clichés by portraying a male lead through empathy and service.
- Gives real power to individuals navigating physical and mental health challenges.
- Criticizes capitalist healthcare models by celebrating non-monetized, communal support systems.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks explicit representation or narratives concerning LGBTQ+ identities.
- Reflects a narrow regional demographic rather than a broad racial spectrum.
- Does not provide specific evidence of diverse ethnic or cultural backgrounds.
Official Synopsis
Margreth Olin has filmed 22 persons i their meeting with the well known voluntary healer Joralf Gjerstad. For 65 years more than 50.000 has gone to him to be healed from illnesses and ill-doings. He has never asked for a penny for this
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