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Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration

Name: Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration
Director: T.C. Christensen, Gary Cook
Released: 2005
Duration: 62 min

Representation Score

0.3/10

Minimal

2005

Director

T.C. Christensen, Gary Cook

Runtime

62 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

This biographical drama serves as a tool for religious instruction, prioritizing theological accuracy over diverse representation. The narrative structure upholds traditional Western values regarding patriarchy and religious orthodoxy rather than challenging them. The film's focus is on the social hierarchies of the 19th-century American frontier. While it portrays protagonists facing institutional persecution, the conflict is framed as a struggle for divine legitimacy rather than a critique of societal structures. Overall, the production adheres to a traditional framework, reinforcing established social norms and religious morality while offering limited space for diverse identities or modern moral relativism.

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Category Breakdown

Does Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses on 19th-century frontier family structures and does not include any non-straight or non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration portray gender?

Limited

The movie emphasizes traditional gender roles by highlighting Joseph Smith as a patriarchal leader and depicting female characters primarily through domestic and supportive roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration?

Minimal

The cast and setting are predominantly white and homogeneous, reflecting the demographics of the early American frontier without intentional racial diversity.

How does Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The film centers on a specific Christian-based theology and promotes traditional family values and religious devotion as the main sources of truth.

Does Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, nor are there any neurodivergent perspectives explored.

Present on Screen

Maintains historical and theological accuracy in portraying the origins of the Latter Day Saint movement.
Focuses on the biography of Joseph Smith, Jr.

Limited or Absent

Does not represent LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender characters.
Reinforces rigid gender hierarchies and traditional patriarchal structures.
Lacks racial and ethnic diversity among the cast and setting.
Does not explore perspectives on disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

A film that focuses on some of the events during the life of Joseph Smith, Jr., founder of the Latter Day Saint movement, which was both filmed and distributed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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