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Lord, Save Us from Your Followers

Name: Lord, Save Us from Your Followers
Director: Dan Merchant
Released: 2008
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2008

PG-13

Director

Dan Merchant

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lord, Save Us from Your Followers serves as a sociological examination of American ideological conflicts. It effectively humanizes LGBTQ+ individuals through emotionally charged segments like the Pride event confession booth. However, the film’s structure centers on traditional religious and political institutions, focusing on the clash between conservative and liberal ideologies rather than dismantling systemic hierarchies. Ultimately, the documentary prioritizes the study of ideological conflicts over broader representations of gender, race, or disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lord, Save Us from Your Followers have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film includes a 'reverse Confession Booth' at a Gay Pride event, where participants share personal stories to evoke emotions and highlight vulnerability among LGBTQ+ individuals.

How does Lord, Save Us from Your Followers portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes political and ideological differences rather than focusing on gender-based roles or ability to act. It does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies or depict non-traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lord, Save Us from Your Followers?

Fair

The film's representation seems influenced by ideological viewpoints rather than ethnic diversity. There is no indication of a predominantly non-white or diverse cast.

How does Lord, Save Us from Your Followers represent religion and culture?

Limited

The documentary explores the tension between traditional religious beliefs and modern secular values. It delves deeply into established Western cultural institutions such as religion and family life.

Does Lord, Save Us from Your Followers include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address the experiences of individuals with physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions.

Present on Screen

Offers a platform for nuanced LGBTQ+ emotional expression through the Pride event segment.
Engages with a wide range of political figures representing various ideological viewpoints.

Limited or Absent

Lacks focus on gender-based roles or ability to act and does not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.
Does not emphasize racial or ethnic diversity within its cast.
Provides no representation or mention of individuals with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The humorous, provocative and moving examination of the Culture Wars and faith in America. Featuring interviews from all sides of the issues, the film is a balanced, challenging and entertaining foray into the most divisive and difficult topics in our culture. Includes interviews with Al Franken, Sen. Rick Santorum, Dr. Tony Campolo, Sister Mary Timothy, Michael Reagan, Ron Luce as well as rousing man-on-the-street interviews with director Dan Merchant dressed as Bumpersticker Man, a wild Culture Wars game show pits a Liberal Media Elite team against a team of Young Conservatives and a powerful "reverse Confession Booth" at a Gay Pride event provides unexpected emotion

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