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I'm Not Ashamed

I'm Not Ashamed

Representation Score

0.5/10

Minimal

2016

PG-13

Director

Brian Baugh

Runtime

113 minutes

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I'm Not Ashamed is a biographical drama centered around a faith-based perspective. Its narrative structure reinforces traditional moral and religious norms. The film focuses on a white, middle-class experience, lacking multi-layered depth. It upholds conventional hierarchies and religious conformity without addressing diverse or pluralistic viewpoints.

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Category Breakdown

Does I'm Not Ashamed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any notable LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It sticks to traditional social norms without exploring queer identities.

How does I'm Not Ashamed portray gender?

Limited

A female protagonist leads the story, but her role is defined through spiritual submission. The film emphasizes strength through piety rather than challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is I'm Not Ashamed?

Limited

The cast is primarily white and middle-class. The narrative lacks depth in representing diverse racial or ethnic backgrounds.

How does I'm Not Ashamed represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story promotes a single Christian morality and traditional family structures. Religious institutions are presented as essential for stability and guidance.

Does I'm Not Ashamed include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no significant depictions of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. These conditions are not central themes or given ability to act.

Present on Screen

  • Features a central female protagonist whose journey is driven by personal conviction and spiritual growth.

Limited or Absent

  • Fails to include a diverse range of racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Does not depict any LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
  • Lacks representations of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
  • Depends on a single religious framework, excluding secular or pluralistic views.

Official Synopsis

Based on the journal entries of Rachel Joy Scott, the first student killed in the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

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