Leans Traditional
9.0
Sunset Boulevard
(1950)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
The Wizard of Oz (1964)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
An abridged version of the story of Dorothy’s adventures in the magical world of Oz.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
An abridged version of the story of Dorothy’s adventures in the magical world of Oz.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film primarily focuses on universal themes of self-discovery, the value of home, and the realization of inner strength, rather than engaging with specific political ideologies. While it includes a critique of deceptive authority, this is balanced by an emphasis on individual agency and the importance of personal roots, leading to a neutral stance.
This evaluation of 'The Wizard of Oz' (directed by Lou Tedesco) assumes a traditional interpretation due to the absence of specific details regarding casting or narrative changes. Based on this, the film is assessed as featuring primarily traditional casting and a narrative that does not critically portray traditional identities or explicitly center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "The Wizard of Oz" does not contain any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. While it later gained significant cultural resonance within the LGBTQ+ community, this is an external association rather than an internal depiction within the movie itself.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1964 animated special, commonly known as "Return to Oz," features the established characters from L. Frank Baum's original story, such as Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion. These characters maintain their canonical genders from the source material. No gender swaps of previously established characters are present.
The 1964 Lou Tedesco adaptation of The Wizard of Oz features characters whose portrayals align with their established racial depictions from the original source material and prior adaptations. There are no instances where a character canonically established as one race is depicted as a different race.
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