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Loss of Faith

Name: Loss of Faith
Director: Allan A. Goldstein
Released: 1998
Duration: 93 min

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Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

1998

TV-14

Director

Allan A. Goldstein

Runtime

93 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Loss of Faith functions as a conventional mid-budget television thriller from the late 1990s. It emphasizes individual psychological tension and a personal mystery over broader social commentary. The narrative centers on a male crime novelist dealing with a family crisis. This structure relies on traditional dramatic clichés, focusing on a single character's internal journey rather than a diverse ensemble. Overall, the film adheres to the broadcast standards of its time, lacking significant progressive elements or disruptions to established social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Loss of Faith have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a brother and sister.

How does Loss of Faith portray gender?

Fair

The male lead drives the main investigation and personal discovery. Although the sister starts the plot, the male character holds the majority of the ability to act.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Loss of Faith?

Limited

The story follows typical dramatic structures without featuring a multi-ethnic cast or diverse representation.

How does Loss of Faith represent religion and culture?

Fair

The premise explores personal morality and questions belief systems. However, it does not explicitly criticize Western institutions.

Does Loss of Faith include disability representation?

Minimal

The plot does not involve characters with physical disabilities, mental health issues, or neurodivergence as central themes.

Present on Screen

The film provides a focused, character-driven psychological exploration of a man facing a personal crisis.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional gender roles, with the male protagonist holding most of the ability to act.
The story lacks representation of diverse racial, ethnic, or LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no significant focus on disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

A crime novelist searches for a missing baby at his sister's behest and makes painful discoveries about himself along the way.

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