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Oh, God! Book II

Name: Oh, God! Book II
Director: Gilbert Cates
Released: 1980
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

1.1/10

Minimal

1980

Director

Gilbert Cates

Runtime

94 minutes

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The film operates within a highly conventional framework that emphasizes traditional spiritual themes. The narrative structure reinforces mid-20th-century Western norms regarding religion and the family unit, offering very little disruption to standard social hierarchies. The film lacks meaningful representation across most demographic categories. It relies on established archetypes and a homogeneous cast, focusing on a singular religious message rather than exploring a diverse range of identities or perspectives. Ultimately, the production serves a traditionalist audience, prioritizing a specific spiritual worldview over storytelling that reflects multiple aspects of identity or social critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Oh, God! Book II have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. It adheres to a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender.

How does Oh, God! Book II portray gender?

Limited

Tracy Richards is the main character, but the narrative focuses on male-centric dynamics. The portrayal of divorced parents follows traditional family roles without challenging gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Oh, God! Book II?

Limited

The film has a predominantly white cast set in a typical urban environment. There is no significant representation of non-white individuals or multi-ethnic integration.

How does Oh, God! Book II represent religion and culture?

Minimal

The story centers on a traditional religious message, reinforcing Western values around faith without critiquing religious institutions.

Does Oh, God! Book II include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities who serve as central narrative drivers.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, focused narrative centered on a young female protagonist's spiritual journey.

Limited or Absent

The cast lacks racial and ethnic diversity, appearing largely homogeneous.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender identities.
The narrative fails to include characters with disabilities or explore diverse social perspectives.

Official Synopsis

God appears before 11-year-old Tracy Richards to ask for her help to spread his word and influence over the world which she suggests the slogan 'Think God.' Naturaly, Tracy's divorced parents think Tracy's crazy, and plot to halt her 'heaven-sent' mission to spread God's word.

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