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A Matter of Faith

A Matter of Faith

Representation Score

0.2/10

Minimal

2014

PG

Director

Rich Christiano

Runtime

88 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Matter of Faith is a film that upholds traditional social, religious, and gender hierarchies. It prioritizes reinforcing conservative moral absolutes and traditional familial structures over diverse perspectives. The narrative architecture stabilizes conventional Western Christian values by focusing on a specific religious demographic, avoiding the complexities of representing multiple aspects of diversity.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Matter of Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or explore queer themes. It operates within a framework that assumes everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does A Matter of Faith portray gender?

Limited

The story reinforces traditional gender roles, with male characters taking the lead in providing spiritual stability, while female characters are shown in positions of vulnerability.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Matter of Faith?

Minimal

The cast and setting are predominantly white, reflecting a homogeneous social environment. The film presents a typical Western middle-class experience as the norm.

How does A Matter of Faith represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The narrative emphasizes a singular Christian morality and rejects secularism, positioning religious truth and traditional Western institutions as the ultimate authority.

Does A Matter of Faith include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. Such identities do not drive the narrative or serve as central character arcs.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear, focused exploration of a specific religious and cultural identity.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks racial and ethnic diversity, presenting a very homogeneous social environment.
  • The narrative reinforces rigid gender roles without exploring diverse gender identities or challenging expectations.
  • There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or queer themes.

Official Synopsis

Christian girl Rachel Whitaker goes off to college for her freshman year and begins to be influenced by her popular biology professor Marcus Kaman, who teaches that evolution is the answer to the origins of life. When Rachel’s father senses something amiss with his daughter, he begins to examine the situation and what he discovers catches him completely off-guard. Now very concerned about Rachel drifting away from her Christian faith, he sets out to do something about it.

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