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Joshua's Heart

Name: Joshua's Heart
Director: Michael Pressman
Released: 1990
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1990

Director

Michael Pressman

Runtime

96 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Joshua's Heart is a traditional domestic drama that focuses on personal emotions rather than broader societal issues. The story centers on a woman dealing with the aftermath of a romantic breakup and her bond with a child. While the film touches on the idea of chosen family, it lacks the depth needed for a higher score. The themes align with typical 1990s television ideas about family and romance. Overall, the film works as a character study of emotional changes rather than a story that challenges social norms or identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Joshua's Heart have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film doesn't include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight. The main conflict revolves around a traditional romantic relationship.

How does Joshua's Heart portray gender?

Fair

A female character leads the emotional storyline. However, her role is mostly defined by her relationships with a male partner and his child.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Joshua's Heart?

Limited

The film doesn't show any specific evidence of diverse racial or ethnic casting. It seems to follow the typical casting practices of 1990s television.

How does Joshua's Heart represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story looks at non-biological family bonds and the idea of a 'chosen family.' These themes focus on emotional connections rather than broader cultural critiques.

Does Joshua's Heart include disability representation?

Minimal

The film doesn't mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Explores the complexities of emotional bonds outside of biological families.
Offers a central female perspective on navigating personal transitions.

Limited or Absent

Needs more LGBTQ+ characters or stories that challenge the idea that everyone is straight.
Should include more racial and ethnic diversity among its characters.
Could benefit from featuring characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A woman is torn between her boyfriend's ending their relationship and being separated from his young son with whom she has bonded.

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