Leans Traditional
8.2
Once Upon a Time in America
(1984)
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Five Faces of Vietnam (1966)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
An anthology of five short films ("The Hands of a Stranger", "The Other War", "A Distant Province", "The Eighth District", and "PHILCAG"), made jointly by Vietnamese and American filmmakers. Collectively, the films "explore the faces of the Vietnam war that lie behind the fighting--those that must fight a war against fear, hunger, and despair. [They are] told through the stories of five "faces": a Filipino doctor and a Vietnamese child; a Vietnamese soldier and a Vietnamese villager; an American technical expert; a Saigon youth; and a Philippine Civic Action Group (PHILCAG) contingent" (US National Archives). The film is hosted by an unnamed man speaking to a Filipino audience (in English); so the anthology likely was screened in and/or partly produced with the Philippines.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
An anthology of five short films ("The Hands of a Stranger", "The Other War", "A Distant Province", "The Eighth District", and "PHILCAG"), made jointly by Vietnamese and American filmmakers. Collectively, the films "explore the faces of the Vietnam war that lie behind the fighting--those that must fight a war against fear, hunger, and despair. [They are] told through the stories of five "faces": a Filipino doctor and a Vietnamese child; a Vietnamese soldier and a Vietnamese villager; an American technical expert; a Saigon youth; and a Philippine Civic Action Group (PHILCAG) contingent" (US National Archives). The film is hosted by an unnamed man speaking to a Filipino audience (in English); so the anthology likely was screened in and/or partly produced with the Philippines.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Due to the complete lack of specific plot details, thematic content, or narrative direction for 'A Simple Cup of Tea,' it is impossible to identify any explicit or implicit political bias, resulting in a neutral rating.
Based on the absence of specific movie details, a neutral assessment was applied to both character representation and narrative framing. This indicates a balanced approach, neither explicitly promoting nor critiquing traditional identities or featuring explicit DEI-driven casting.
Secondary
The film is an observational documentary that respectfully portrays the daily life, practices, and philosophy of Zen Buddhist monks in a San Francisco monastery. It presents their dedication and rituals with dignity, aiming to foster understanding and appreciation for the faith.
Based on available information, 'A Simple Cup of Tea' does not appear to feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of queer identity is not applicable, resulting in a net impact rating of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a 1966 documentary film, "A Simple Cup of Tea" focuses on real individuals and cultural practices, rather than adapting fictional or historical characters. Therefore, it does not feature any instances of gender swaps.
The film "A Simple Cup of Tea" is a 1966 documentary. The concept of a "race swap," which applies to fictional characters with established canonical races or specific historical figures, does not apply to this type of film.
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