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This Is Our Time

Name: This Is Our Time
Director: Lisa Arnold
Released: 2013
Duration: 104 min

Representation Score

1.2/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Lisa Arnold

Runtime

104 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This Is Our Time operates as a traditional narrative designed to reinforce established religious and moral hierarchies. It prioritizes spiritual stability and adherence to faith-based values over personal identity. The film lacks complexity in representing diverse identities, focusing instead on the surrender of personal ambition to divine will. This structural intent upholds conventional Western religious institutions. Ultimately, the work functions as a didactic tool for spiritual obedience, offering a narrow view of social and personal identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does This Is Our Time have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-straight identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses on a religious perspective that emphasizes divine calling.

How does This Is Our Time portray gender?

Limited

Despite being directed by a woman, the film portrays women primarily through their roles in spiritual service rather than challenging traditional gender roles. There is no depiction of breaking down traditional masculinity or femininity.

How racially and ethnically diverse is This Is Our Time?

Limited

The film lacks significant blending of different racial backgrounds. The casting seems to reflect a homogeneous demographic typical of the genre.

How does This Is Our Time represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story reinforces a singular Christian moral framework and religious institutions. It prioritizes spiritual obedience and divine providence over individualistic or secular pursuits.

Does This Is Our Time include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the narrative.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, focused narrative centered on spiritual themes and theological certainties.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks multi-layered complexity and diverse casting.
The narrative fails to challenge traditional social or religious hierarchies.
There is a notable absence of representation for LGBTQ+ identities and disability.

Official Synopsis

After graduation, five friends set out to make a difference in the world for God. Their ambitions are high, their passions are strong but will they have the courage to fulfill their calling regardless of what comes their way. The sacrifice they are asked to pay may just be too high. Through Godly council from an outside source, the group realizes that this is not their time after all, it's all His.

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