Prime VideoAbraham Lincoln (1930)
Bias Rating
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Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.2
Overview
A biopic dramatizing Abraham Lincoln's life through a series of vignettes depicting its defining chapters: his romance with Ann Rutledge; his early years as a country lawyer; his marriage to Mary Todd; his debates with Stephen A. Douglas; the election of 1860; his presidency during the Civil War; and his assassination in Ford’s Theater in 1865.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A biopic dramatizing Abraham Lincoln's life through a series of vignettes depicting its defining chapters: his romance with Ann Rutledge; his early years as a country lawyer; his marriage to Mary Todd; his debates with Stephen A. Douglas; the election of 1860; his presidency during the Civil War; and his assassination in Ford’s Theater in 1865.
Starring Cast
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Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film champions Abraham Lincoln's strong leadership and moral conviction as the solution to national division and slavery, emphasizing traditional values of patriotism and individual greatness within a historical narrative.
The movie employs traditional casting, featuring primarily white actors in historical roles without any intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, aligning with the filmmaking practices of its era.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian values as foundational to Abraham Lincoln's character and moral fortitude, presenting them as a source of strength and guidance during the Civil War. The narrative aligns with the virtues of the faith, framing Lincoln's actions and the Union cause within a positive, often reverent, Christian ethical framework.
D.W. Griffith's biographical film 'Abraham Lincoln' (1930) focuses on the life and presidency of Abraham Lincoln. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore queer identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical biopic of Abraham Lincoln. All major historical figures, including Abraham Lincoln and Mary Todd Lincoln, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical identity.
Abraham Lincoln, a historically white figure, is portrayed by Walter Huston, a white actor, in the 1930 film. There is no instance where a character's established race was changed for their on-screen portrayal.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
5.6
5.4
Critic Ratings
7.5
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