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God's Slave

Name: God's Slave
Director: Joel Novoa
Released: 2013
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

1.8/10

Minimal

2013

Director

Joel Novoa

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

God's Slave is a historical drama that emphasizes religious and ethnic tension over broader social inclusivity. By focusing on the conflict between Islamic and Jewish extremists during the 1994 A.M.I.A. bombings, the film offers a non-Western perspective on geopolitical tensions. However, its scope is narrow, relying on traditional conflict clichés and lacking engagement with gender, LGBTQ+, or disability representation. This focus limits its multi-layered approach.

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Category Breakdown

Does God's Slave have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. It focuses on religious and geopolitical conflicts.

How does God's Slave portray gender?

Minimal

The story revolves around two male characters, Ahmed and David. There are no female characters with significant roles or subversion of traditional gender norms.

How racially and ethnically diverse is God's Slave?

Good

The film provides meaningful representation by highlighting Islamic and Jewish identities. It moves away from Anglo-centric storytelling by placing these ethnic backgrounds in a South American context.

How does God's Slave represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative delves into religious extremism and historical trauma. It explores a complex moral landscape but remains focused on historical religious conflicts.

Does God's Slave include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the portrayal of physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions within the character arcs.

Present on Screen

Highlights Islamic and Jewish identities for meaningful ethnic representation.
Avoids typical Anglo-centric storytelling by setting the narrative in South America.
Explores extremist characters to depict a complex moral landscape.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation for female characters and gender diversity.
Does not engage with LGBTQ+ identities or narratives.
Fails to address disability or neurodivergent representation.

Official Synopsis

Inspired by true events, "God's Slave" is the story of Ahmed and David, two extremist characters, one Islamic and the other Jewish, who cross their paths while being in the opposite side of the conflict in the A.M.I.A bombings that took place in 1994 in Buenos Aires.

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