7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Amos 'n' Andy (1951)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
A sitcom set in Manhattan's historic black community of Harlem.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Overview
A sitcom set in Manhattan's historic black community of Harlem.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a worldview based on racial stereotypes and caricatures of African Americans, which historically served to reinforce discriminatory social hierarchies. This content is antithetical to progressive ideals of racial equality and aligns with a deeply conservative social stance, warranting a 'Clearly Right' rating.
The television series "Amos 'n' Andy" featured an entirely Black cast, providing visible diversity in its representation. However, its narrative did not critique traditional identities and is widely recognized for its use of racial stereotypes, rather than promoting modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The show's comedic portrayal of its characters, often relying on stereotypes, extends to their religious practices. While not overtly hostile, the depiction of Christian adherents as naive or foolish for comedic effect, without narrative counter-balance, aligns with a problematic portrayal that reinforces negative stereotypes.
The series 'Amos 'n' Andy' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focus is on other social and comedic elements, without engaging with queer identities or experiences, resulting in no depiction relevant to LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1951 television adaptation of "Amos 'n' Andy" maintained the established genders of its core characters from the original radio series. No characters canonically or historically established as one gender were portrayed as a different gender in this production.
The characters Amos and Andy were canonically established as Black in the original radio show. The 1951 television series cast Black actors to portray these characters, aligning with their established race. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.3
7.5
Critic Ratings
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