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Kingdom Come

Kingdom Come

Representation Score

5.0/10

Fair

2012

Director

John Lyons Murphy, Paiman Kalayeh

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Kingdom Come offers a moderate level of inclusion by featuring a diverse array of industry voices. While it presents a multifaceted professional landscape, it does not delve deeply into specific identity-driven themes. Instead, it focuses on the financial struggles of independent filmmaking.

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Category Breakdown

Does Kingdom Come have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on the logistical and financial challenges of independent filmmaking. It does not specifically address LGBTQ+ identities or queer politics.

How does Kingdom Come portray gender?

Fair

The documentary includes both male and female industry professionals, such as Selma Blair and Illeana Douglas. However, it does not explicitly explore gender power dynamics or hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Kingdom Come?

Good

The film features a diverse range of interview subjects, including Don Cheadle and Robert Townsend, which helps disrupt the notion of a monolithic, exclusionary film industry.

How does Kingdom Come represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative highlights the systemic financial barriers faced by filmmakers, presenting the pursuit of funding as an emotional journey. It examines the tension between individual ambition and capitalist structures.

Does Kingdom Come include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not portray physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

  • Features a diverse array of acclaimed industry professionals.
  • Breaks the mold of cinematic homogeneity with varied voices.
  • Highlights systemic financial barriers in the film industry.

Limited or Absent

  • Does not address LGBTQ+ identities or queer politics.
  • Does not explore gender power dynamics or hierarchies.
  • Does not represent disability or neurodivergent experiences.

Official Synopsis

The documentary, Kingdom Come follows a first-time director (Daniel Gillies) as he tries to raise a million dollars to finance his first film, Broken Kingdom. This emotionally-charged journey is interwoven with over 30 rare interviews from acclaimed indie darlings including Mark Ruffalo, Illeana Douglas, Don Cheadle, Kevin Smith, Edward Burns, Tim Roth, Morgan Spurlock, Selma Blair, Robert Townsend, Bill Pullman and many more.

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