PhiloBirdman of Alcatraz (1962)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.9
Overview
After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad by loneliness and despair, Stroud's life gains new meaning when he happens upon a helpless baby sparrow in the exercise yard and nurses it back to health. Despite having only a third grade education, Stroud goes on to become a renowned ornithologist and achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind bars than most people find in the outside world.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
After killing a prison guard, convict Robert Stroud faces life imprisonment in solitary confinement. Driven nearly mad by loneliness and despair, Stroud's life gains new meaning when he happens upon a helpless baby sparrow in the exercise yard and nurses it back to health. Despite having only a third grade education, Stroud goes on to become a renowned ornithologist and achieves a greater sense of freedom and purpose behind bars than most people find in the outside world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film offers a humanistic critique of the prison system, highlighting its dehumanizing effects and the struggle for rehabilitation and dignity within confinement, aligning with progressive concerns about systemic justice.
The movie features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of roles. Its narrative focuses on a biographical account without critiquing traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Birdman of Alcatraz" focuses on the life of Robert Stroud, a convicted murderer who became an ornithologist in prison. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, nor does the story engage with queer identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real-life story of Robert Stroud and other historical figures. All major characters, including Robert Stroud, his mother, and his wife, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical or canonical counterparts.
The film is a biographical drama based on the real historical figure Robert Stroud. All major characters, including Stroud, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented historical race of the individuals they represent.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
8.8
7.6
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