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The Story of Jesus

The Story of Jesus

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2014

G

Director

Salson Abraham

Runtime

42 minutes

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The film functions as a traditionalist religious epic, prioritizing theological fidelity over social subversion. Its narrative architecture is built to reinforce existing religious norms and patriarchal structures common to historical biblical storytelling. While the Middle Eastern setting provides inherent ethnic variety, the film lacks intentional efforts to explore racial diversity or challenge Western-centric norms. The focus remains strictly on the fulfillment of prophecy and divine authority. Ultimately, the production serves a niche audience seeking orthodox religious content. It does not attempt to include underrepresented identities or critique the social hierarchies of the era.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Story of Jesus have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on New Testament themes and messianic prophecy. It adheres to conventional religious structures without any indication of diverse gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.

How does The Story of Jesus portray gender?

Limited

The narrative centers on a male messiah and divine masculine authority. Women appear in nativity scenes, but the film maintains a traditional patriarchal hierarchy.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Story of Jesus?

Fair

The setting in the Holy Land provides a Middle Eastern ethnic context. However, the representation is driven by the biblical setting rather than intentional diversity efforts.

How does The Story of Jesus represent religion and culture?

Minimal

This animation serves as a vehicle for Christian morality and divine law. It reinforces traditional religious institutions rather than exploring secular or relativistic perspectives.

Does The Story of Jesus include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The available information provides no basis for assessing this category.

Present on Screen

  • The historical setting provides a non-Western, Middle Eastern ethnic context.
  • The film offers a clear, focused narrative centered on specific biblical events.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks representation of diverse gender identities or LGBTQ+ narratives.
  • The narrative reinforces traditional patriarchal hierarchies rather than challenging gender roles.
  • There is no evidence of characters with disabilities being included in the story.

Official Synopsis

The year is 6th BC, many years had passed since Daniel’s prophecies, and most had forgotten the prophecies of a coming messiah. Mankind had strayed away from the god's way. Evil was prevailing. It was now time god will send his son to cleanse mankind to his sins. The prophecy was about to be fulfilled. Journey back to the holy land and witness the three epic events in the new testament- nativity, baptism & three temptations. Your kids will never be able to take their eyes off in this enthralling 3D adventure. Embark on an amazing visual treat watch the story of king of kings for the first time in 3D.

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