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Born Again

Name: Born Again
Director: Jason Tostevin
Released: 2017
Duration: 7 min

Representation Score

6.8/10

Good

2017

Director

Jason Tostevin

Runtime

7 minutes

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Born Again operates as a tool for cultural deconstruction rather than a vehicle for broad demographic representation. Its primary impact is found in its willingness to challenge Western religious hegemony and traditional moral frameworks through a satirical lens. The film succeeds in disrupting conventional expectations of spiritual authority and institutional sanctity. By centering on bumbling Satanists, the narrative shifts the perspective away from traditional 'good vs. evil' hierarchies toward a more irreverent exploration of spirituality. However, the film lacks significant evidence of diverse racial or LGBTQ+ depth. While it subverts religious clichés, it does not appear to prioritize broader social or physical diversity within its ensemble.

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Category Breakdown

Does Born Again have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on a non-traditional spiritual group, which offers potential for non-straight relationships. However, there is no explicit evidence of LGBTQ+ character's ability to drive the story or specific details regarding sexual orientation.

How does Born Again portray gender?

Fair

The comedic tone and bumbling ensemble suggest a potential subversion of traditional gender roles. Without specific character arcs, the film maintains a speculative baseline regarding gender competence and archetypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Born Again?

Limited

The narrative focus on a specific occult subculture does not guarantee diverse representation. There is no evidence of a diverse or non-Anglo-Saxon majority cast within the available synopsis.

How does Born Again represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film excels by framing Satanists as protagonists to critique traditional religious institutions. This satirical approach disrupts conventional Western morality and prioritizes counter-cultural perspectives over established religious authority.

Does Born Again include disability representation?

Limited

There is no visible evidence regarding the inclusion of neurodivergent characters or individuals with physical disabilities in the film's context.

Present on Screen

Strong cultural deconstruction that challenges Western religious hegemony.
Effective use of satire to disrupt traditional moral and spiritual hierarchies.
Subversion of conventional religious authority through a counter-cultural lens.

Limited or Absent

Lack of explicit evidence regarding LGBTQ+ character's ability to drive the story or identity.
Minimal evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast.
Absence of representation for neurodivergent individuals or those with physical disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When a group of bumbling Satanists has their summoning ceremony go terribly right, they're left to face the decidedly holy shit consequences.

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