5.4
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End of the Spear (2005)
End of the Spear (2005)
Overview
"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.
Starring Cast
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Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
5.4
Overview
"End of the Spear" is the story of Mincayani, a Waodani tribesman from the jungles of Ecuador. When five young missionaries, among them Jim Elliot and Nate Saint, are speared to death by the Waodani in 1956, a series of events unfold to change the lives of not only the slain missionaries' families, but also Mincayani and his people.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explicitly champions Christian evangelism and the transformative power of faith as the solution to the Huaorani's cycle of violence, celebrating the missionaries' sacrifice and the tribe's eventual conversion.
The movie features a diverse cast, including indigenous and white characters, which naturally reflects the historical context of its narrative. It frames traditional identities, such as the white male missionaries, in a positive light, focusing on their faith and sacrifice without critical portrayal.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a transformative and redemptive force, depicting missionaries' sacrifice and the faith's ability to bring peace and reconciliation to a violent indigenous tribe. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the faith, showing it as a catalyst for positive change and spiritual fulfillment.
End of the Spear is a biographical drama centered on missionary work and cultural contact. The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters, storylines, or themes, resulting in no depiction of queer identity.
End of the Spear is a biographical drama centered on the historical events involving missionaries and the Waodani tribe. The narrative does not include any transsexual characters or themes, nor does it touch upon gender identity in any capacity. Therefore, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.
The film focuses on the interactions between American missionaries and the Waodani tribe in Ecuador. While female characters are present, the narrative does not include any scenes where a female character engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film "End of the Spear" is a biographical drama depicting real historical figures from the 1950s missionary efforts in Ecuador. All major characters, both historical missionaries and Huaorani individuals, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical identity.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures, including American missionaries and Indigenous Huaorani people. The casting for all major characters aligns with their documented historical races, showing no instances of a race swap.
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