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Exodus: A Brickfilm

Name: Exodus: A Brickfilm
Director: Joshua Carroll
Released: 2019
Duration: 45 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2019

Director

Joshua Carroll

Runtime

45 minutes

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Exodus: A Brickfilm is a traditionalist animation that prioritizes scriptural accuracy over challenging social norms. The narrative structure reinforces established theological and historical hierarchies rather than questioning them. The film's focus is on the Biblical story of Moses, resulting in a lack of modern social representation. While the use of LEGO characters offers a unique visual style, the themes remain deeply conservative and rooted in traditional patriarchal and monotheistic structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does Exodus: A Brickfilm have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks closely to the Biblical Exodus story and does not include any LGBTQ themes or characters with non-straight identities. It aligns with traditional religious teachings.

How does Exodus: A Brickfilm portray gender?

Limited

The story centers around male leadership and traditional gender roles, where women have supporting or maternal roles rather than driving the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Exodus: A Brickfilm?

Fair

The film focuses on the historical Bronze Age Levant, using LEGO characters to represent ancient Israelite and Egyptian identities.

How does Exodus: A Brickfilm represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film emphasizes monotheistic morality and religious instruction, celebrating traditional religious institutions and the divine relationship as the central positive force.

Does Exodus: A Brickfilm include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The narrative does not address disability representation.

Present on Screen

The LEGO medium allows for a stylized, color-blind approach to character casting.
The film provides authentic representation of ancient Israelite and Egyptian ethnic identities within its historical context.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks LGBTQ+ representation or any exploration of non-straight identities.
The story reinforces conventional gender hierarchies by centering male leadership and traditional female roles.
The film does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The Biblical story of Moses and the Exodus through the eyes of LEGO® characters. With exciting visual effects, compelling voice performances, and epic historical sets, EXODUS breathes life into a story that is at the core of God's plan of redemption. Prepare to finally see a Moses movie that is both cinematically epic while retaining the heart and message of the scriptural narrative.

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