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All Saints

Name: All Saints
Director: Steve Gomer
Released: 2017
Duration: 108 min

Representation Score

5.9/10

Fair

2017

Director

Steve Gomer

Runtime

108 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

All Saints stands out by focusing on the ability to act of displaced populations. By making Burmese refugees central to the narrative, the film provides multi-layered depth. The film also subverts traditional masculine roles, showing the protagonist's shift from corporate dominance to communal service through empathy. However, the film lacks engagement with LGBTQ+ identities and disability, limiting its scope despite its strong ethnic focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does All Saints have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on religious vocation and refugee advocacy. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationship dynamics.

How does All Saints portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's spiritual journey. While it challenges traditional masculine roles through empathy, specific women's ability to drive the story is not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is All Saints?

Excellent

The narrative highlights Burmese refugees as central figures. These characters transform the community and the protagonist, moving beyond mere background roles.

How does All Saints represent religion and culture?

Good

The film explores faith and humanitarian aid. It portrays the church as a flexible space for social integration, avoiding rigid traditions.

Does All Saints include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no verifiable evidence regarding the depiction of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights Burmese refugees as central, active characters.
Subverts traditional masculine roles through empathy.
Portrays the church as a flexible space for social integration.

Limited or Absent

No explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationship dynamics.
No verifiable depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Limited detail regarding women's ability to drive the story and character development.

Official Synopsis

Michael Spurlock decides to trade in his corporate sales career to become a pastor. Unfortunately, his first assignment is to close a country church and sell the prime piece of land where it sits. He soon has a change of heart when the church starts to welcome refugees from Burma. Spurlock now finds himself working with the refugees to turn the land into a working farm to pay the church's bills.

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