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Doing Good
2016
Director
Margreth Olin
Runtime
99 minutes
Average Rating
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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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Overall Score
5.7/10
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film focuses on the life and practice of Joralf Gjerstad. There is no explicit evidence regarding the depiction of non-cisnormative identities or specific LGBTQ+ narratives.
Gender Representation
The narrative centers on a male figure performing a role of care. This disrupts traditional masculine tropes by presenting a model of masculinity rooted in empathy and communal support.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
As a Norwegian documentary, the film likely reflects its regional demographic realities. Without specific casting details, the focus appears to remain on local identity.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film critiques capitalist structures by centering on voluntary, non-monetized healing. This prioritizes communal support systems over traditional Western medical institutions.
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.
Strengths
- Disrupts traditional masculine tropes by portraying a male lead through empathy and service.
- Provides significant agency to individuals navigating physical and mental health challenges.
- Critiques capitalist healthcare models by celebrating non-monetized, communal support systems.
Areas for Improvement
- Lacks explicit representation or narratives concerning LGBTQ+ identities.
- Likely reflects a narrow regional demographic rather than a broad racial spectrum.
- Does not provide specific evidence of diverse ethnic or cultural backgrounds.
AI Analysis
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 agency 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.
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