Leans Progressive
7.9
School of Rock
(2003)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
The American Negro (1963)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
"This unfinished civil rights-era film details how segregation affects the daily lives of African Americans, and includes portions of interviews with James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, and Ralph Metcalfe. Farmer, Wilkins, and Young were considered to be among the “Big Four” leaders in the U.S. civil rights movement, along with Martin Luther King, Jr. The film also describes the strides and challenges faced by African Americans in the areas of voting, housing, and education. The film was written by Louis Lomax, produced by Willard Van Dyke, directed by Graeme Ferguson, and narrated by Charles Gordone" (US National Archives).
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
"This unfinished civil rights-era film details how segregation affects the daily lives of African Americans, and includes portions of interviews with James Farmer, Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, and Ralph Metcalfe. Farmer, Wilkins, and Young were considered to be among the “Big Four” leaders in the U.S. civil rights movement, along with Martin Luther King, Jr. The film also describes the strides and challenges faced by African Americans in the areas of voting, housing, and education. The film was written by Louis Lomax, produced by Willard Van Dyke, directed by Graeme Ferguson, and narrated by Charles Gordone" (US National Archives).
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the historical and social experience of Black Americans, inherently involves a critique of systemic racism and inequality, aligning it with core progressive ideologies.
The film explicitly centers on the experiences and struggles of African Americans, demonstrating a strong intentional focus on a minority group. Its narrative inherently critiques the societal structures and injustices faced by this group, making a powerful statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The film, a documentary on the Civil Rights Movement, portrays Black Christian faith as a central and empowering force. It highlights how churches and religious leaders provided moral guidance, community solidarity, and a spiritual foundation for the struggle against racial injustice.
The film depicts Islam, particularly through the Nation of Islam, as a significant and distinct spiritual and social movement within the Black community. It portrays the faith as providing identity, discipline, and a powerful response to systemic racism for its adherents.
Based on the available information, the film 'The American Negro' does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, no specific portrayal, positive or negative, can be assessed.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a 1963 documentary, "The American Negro" focuses on historical facts and real individuals rather than fictional characters with established canonical genders from source material. There is no indication of any historical figures or adapted characters being portrayed with a different gender.
This 1963 documentary focuses on the experiences of Black Americans. Documentaries typically feature real people and historical events, aiming for factual representation rather than adapting fictional characters or re-imagining historical figures with different races. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' as defined does not apply.
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