Apple TVReal Life (1979)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A pushy, narcissistic filmmaker persuades a Phoenix family to let him and his crew film their everyday lives, in the manner of the ground-breaking PBS series "An American Family".
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film satirizes the inherent artificiality of attempting to document 'real life,' focusing on the comedic futility of the endeavor rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution. Its critique is directed at the universal absurdity of the premise.
The movie features some visible diversity in its supporting cast without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on media satire and the blurring of reality, rather than offering a critical portrayal of traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays its main character, Albert Brooks, as a Jewish filmmaker whose cultural identity subtly informs his neurotic personality and outsider perspective. While Brooks' character is satirized for his ego and misguided efforts, his Jewishness is presented with nuance as a component of his complex identity, not as a target of ridicule or a source of negative stereotypes. The film avoids reinforcing negative portrayals, instead using his background to add depth to his character.
The film "Real Life" (1979) is a mockumentary focusing on a film crew documenting an 'average American family.' There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Real Life (1979) is an original mockumentary film featuring characters created specifically for the movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The film "Real Life" (1979) is an original mockumentary with characters created for the film. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose race could have been altered from source material, previous installments, or real-world history.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.4
6.4
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