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A Twist of Faith

Name: A Twist of Faith
Director: Chris Angel
Released: 1999
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

1999

Director

Chris Angel

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Twist of Faith operates within the established conventions of late-90s crime thrillers. The narrative emphasizes traditional investigative clichés and religious themes, limiting opportunities for diverse character development. The film lacks clear evidence of multi-layered representation. It centers on a male-led procedural involving a priest's murder, which restricts the scope for diverse storytelling. Overall, the work adheres to conventional genre structures and institutional frameworks, offering limited progressive or inclusive narrative subversion.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Twist of Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a criminal investigation involving religious homicide.

How does A Twist of Faith portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist, Detective Henry Smith. The procedural structure suggests a reliance on conventional gender roles typical of the crime thriller genre.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Twist of Faith?

Fair

Set in diverse Vancouver, the film does not provide information about the racial makeup of the cast. There are no clear racialized narrative arcs present.

How does A Twist of Faith represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot engages with traditional Roman Catholic iconography and institutional frameworks. It focuses on a religious crime without critiquing religious dominance.

Does A Twist of Faith include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The synopsis does not indicate any representation in this area.

Present on Screen

The film uses recognizable religious iconography and traditional crime thriller elements to drive its central mystery.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and diverse racialized character arcs.
The focus on a male protagonist suggests a reliance on conventional gender roles.
There is an absence of characters representing various disabilities or non-traditional identities.

Official Synopsis

Vancouver Police Detective Henry Smith is one of those investigating the murder of Roman Catholic Father Martin, who was crucified in his own church.

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