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Wish on a Spell

Name: Wish on a Spell
Director: Ric Kabriel
Released: 2005
Duration: 64 min

Representation Score

5.6/10

Fair

2005

Director

Ric Kabriel

Runtime

64 minutes

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Wish on a Spell centers female expertise by positioning Deborah Gray as a primary source of historical and spiritual knowledge. This choice challenges traditional academic and spiritual hierarchies. The film also excels in its cultural breadth, moving beyond mainstream religious frameworks to explore non-traditional belief systems. However, the documentary lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disability. While the subject matter often intersects with queer subcultures, the film remains focused on pedagogical instruction rather than multi-layered identity narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Wish on a Spell have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film focuses on instructional witchcraft and historical lineages. There are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives centered around non-straight identities.

How does Wish on a Spell portray gender?

Fair

Deborah Gray serves as the central female authority and expert. This positioning disrupts traditional hierarchies by placing a woman at the forefront of spiritual instruction.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Wish on a Spell?

Fair

The narrative explores historical roots in Egypt, Europe, and Britain. This scope suggests an engagement with diverse cultural lineages beyond a singular Western lens.

How does Wish on a Spell represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The documentary prioritizes occult practices and ancient spellcraft. This approach challenges the dominance of traditional religious or Christian moralities through subjective spirituality.

Does Wish on a Spell include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters or practitioners with visible or invisible disabilities within the film's content.

Present on Screen

Centers a female authority figure as the primary expert and instructor.
Challenges dominant religious norms by exploring non-traditional spiritual practices.
Engages with diverse historical lineages across Egypt, Europe, and Britain.

Limited or Absent

Lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives.
Provides no visible or narrative inclusion of individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Best-selling author and practicing witch Deborah Gray presents a beginner's guide to witchcraft in this how-to documentary, providing intriguing lessons on casting spells, using charms, blending potions, reading the phases of the moon and more. With her soothing presence and easy-to-follow instruction, Gray recounts the history of witchcraft in Egypt, Europe and Britain and shows how the ancient art can be put into modern practice.

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