Prime VideoJohn the Baptist (1990)
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Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.9
Overview
John the Baptist is a story of courage and conviction seen through the life of one of God’s greatest prophets who gave everything to prepare the way for the Lord. It begins with the blessing John’s birth was to his aged parents. John grows in strength and integrity as he stands against political and spiritual adversity to preach the coming of the Lord. Finally, John beholds and baptizes Jesus, the Lamb of God.
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
John the Baptist is a story of courage and conviction seen through the life of one of God’s greatest prophets who gave everything to prepare the way for the Lord. It begins with the blessing John’s birth was to his aged parents. John grows in strength and integrity as he stands against political and spiritual adversity to preach the coming of the Lord. Finally, John beholds and baptizes Jesus, the Lamb of God.
Starring Cast
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Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with traditional religious values, emphasizing individual moral responsibility and adherence to divine law as the solution to moral corruption, which are tenets often associated with conservative thought.
The film 'John the Baptist' features traditional casting and character depictions, aligning with historical interpretations of biblical figures. Its narrative focuses on the religious story without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film directly adapts and affirms the biblical narrative of John the Baptist, presenting his mission as divinely ordained and a crucial precursor to Jesus Christ, aligning with core Christian theological perspectives.
The film portrays the Jewish people, their traditions, and their prophetic heritage as the essential context for John the Baptist's ministry. While specific Jewish leaders may be depicted critically, this is an internal critique within the biblical narrative, not a condemnation of Judaism as a whole, which is presented as the foundation for the story.
The animated film 'John the Baptist' focuses on its biblical source material, depicting the life and ministry of John the Baptist. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters, relationships, or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "John the Baptist" (1990) is an animated adaptation of biblical events. All major characters, including John the Baptist, Jesus, Herod, and Salome, are portrayed with the same gender as established in historical and biblical accounts, with no instances of gender swapping.
John the Baptist is a historical and biblical figure from Judea. This 1990 animated film, part of a biblical series, depicts the character consistent with his historical and canonical background, without any known racial alteration.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.9
Viewer Rating
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User Ratings
7.8
10.0
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