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Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows

Name: Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows
Director: James Neilson
Released: 1968
Duration: 93 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

1968

Director

James Neilson

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows is a typical 1968 comedy that upholds the social and religious norms of its time. While it avoids radical subversions, it stands out by placing female characters at the center of a mystery within a convent setting. However, the film lacks depth in representing diverse identities. It maintains demographic homogeneity and a traditional moral framework that favors established Western institutions over progressive perspectives. Overall, the film functions as a conventional genre piece, providing ability to act to its female characters while adhering to the era's racial and sexual norms.

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Category Breakdown

Does Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any non-straight identities or same-sex relationships, sticking to the social norms of 1968.

How does Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows portray gender?

Fair

Female characters play key roles in driving the plot and solving the mystery, but their actions are still influenced by the religious and social structures of the time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows?

Minimal

The cast mainly consists of white actors, with no characters of color having significant influence or representing diverse backgrounds.

How does Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes the Catholic Church as a central and stable institution, avoiding any secular critiques and using the convent setting for a traditional comedic mystery.

Does Where Angels Go, Trouble Follows include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no significant depiction of physical or cognitive disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The film centers female characters who take charge of the investigation and drive the plot.
It breaks away from traditional male-led detective stories by focusing on a female-driven narrative.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, reflecting the demographic uniformity of mid-century Western cinema.
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ representation, adhering strictly to the social norms of 1968.
The story reinforces traditional religious hierarchies without offering any critical examination or secular themes.

Official Synopsis

Mother Superior of St. Francis Academy is challenged by a modern young nun when they take the girls on a bus trip across the country.

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