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Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

2008

PG

Director

Nathan Frankowski

Runtime

90 minutes

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Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed is a film centered on the ideological conflict between scientific institutionalism and religious beliefs. While it challenges academic hierarchies, it does so to support traditional religious frameworks rather than to explore diverse social identities. The film's focus is on epistemological debates rather than on social or cultural diversity. Ultimately, it serves as a critique of the scientific establishment from a conservative perspective, reinforcing existing religious and philosophical frameworks.

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Category Breakdown

Does Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities.

How does Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed portray gender?

Limited

The narrative focuses on intellectual debates within the scientific community and does not address gender-related issues or the breakdown of traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed?

Limited

The cast mainly consists of scholars involved in Western academic discussions. There is no indication of diverse racial or ethnic representation.

How does Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The documentary defends traditional religious viewpoints against secular academic norms. It prioritizes the preservation of these views over the deconstruction of Western institutions.

Does Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of individuals with visible or invisible disabilities being featured in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Offers a focused critique of scientific institutionalism and academic hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight narratives.
  • Fails to include diverse racial or ethnic demographics in its cast.
  • Does not address gender-based struggles or the deconstruction of gender roles.
  • Provides no visibility for individuals with disabilities.
  • Does not engage with diverse cultural or social identities.

Official Synopsis

Pro-intelligent design scholars and scientists are often chastised, fired or denied tenured positions by those who believe in Darwin's theory of evolution.

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