Apple TVHow Green Was My Valley (1941)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.3
Overview
A man in his fifties reminisces about his childhood growing up in a Welsh mining village at the turn of the 20th century.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A man in his fifties reminisces about his childhood growing up in a Welsh mining village at the turn of the 20th century.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject matter, the decline of a coal mining community due to industrial exploitation and labor struggles, aligns with left-leaning critiques of capitalism and social justice, despite its nostalgic tone and emphasis on family resilience.
The film features traditional casting that accurately reflects its historical and geographical setting in a Welsh mining village, without any intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on the experiences of a specific community, portraying traditional identities in a neutral to positive light without engaging in modern DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film portrays the Welsh Chapel and its minister, Mr. Gruffydd, as central to the community's moral fabric, offering solace, guidance, and a strong sense of identity amidst hardship. Despite depicting individual human failings within the congregation, the narrative consistently affirms the virtues and dignity of the faith itself, particularly through the minister's compassionate leadership.
The film 'How Green Was My Valley' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the heterosexual relationships and familial bonds within a Welsh mining community at the turn of the 20th century, rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1941 film "How Green Was My Valley" is a direct adaptation of Richard Llewellyn's novel. All major characters retain their established genders from the source material, with no instances of a character being portrayed as a different gender.
The film is an adaptation of a novel set in a Welsh mining community. All main characters, canonically established as Welsh (white), are portrayed by white actors, consistent with the source material and historical context.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.7
7.3
Critic Ratings
9.3
8.8
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