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The Mountain of the Lord

Name: The Mountain of the Lord
Director: Peter N. Johnson
Released: 1993
Duration: 72 min

Representation Score

1.0/10

Minimal

1993

Director

Peter N. Johnson

Runtime

72 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film serves as a traditionalist historical chronicle celebrating specific religious heritage. It prioritizes the preservation of communal values and institutional stability over exploring diverse identities. The narrative architecture reinforces existing social hierarchies rather than challenging them. By focusing on the Mormon pioneer experience, the film adheres to a narrow, homogeneous historical lens. Ultimately, the work functions as a tool for reinforcing religious tradition and Western cultural norms through a singular perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Mountain of the Lord have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on the historical dedication of pioneers to temple worship. It does not include narratives involving LGBTQ+ identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Mountain of the Lord portray gender?

Limited

The story emphasizes traditional domestic roles and patriarchal leadership. Women are part of the pioneer experience, but the film reinforces established gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Mountain of the Lord?

Limited

The narrative focuses on a largely homogeneous Anglo-Saxon demographic. It lacks diverse casting or perspectives from non-white communities involved in the temple's construction.

How does The Mountain of the Lord represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film promotes a singular religious morality and Western institutional sanctity. It positions traditional religious devotion as the foundational community structure.

Does The Mountain of the Lord include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters or individuals with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Provides a focused historical account of the Salt Lake Temple's construction.
Clearly communicates the dedication and faith of the pioneer community.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of diverse racial and ethnic groups within the historical narrative.
Does not explore non-traditional gender identities or diverse family structures.
Fails to include perspectives that challenge the singular religious worldview presented.

Official Synopsis

Recounts the 40-year history of building the Salt Lake Temple, shown as if recounted by Wilford Woodruff to a young reporter. It portrays the pioneers' dedication to temple worship.

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