NetflixThe Seduction of Joe Tynan (1979)
Bias Rating
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Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment. It means losing an old friend and fudging principles to make the necessary deals, as well as further straining his already part-time family life. But it could be a big boost to his career, so he takes it on. Helping him prepare the case is pretty southern researcher Karen Traynor, and their developing relationship further complicates and compromises his life.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
Respected liberal Senator Joe Tynan is asked to to lead the opposition to a Supreme Court appointment. It means losing an old friend and fudging principles to make the necessary deals, as well as further straining his already part-time family life. But it could be a big boost to his career, so he takes it on. Helping him prepare the case is pretty southern researcher Karen Traynor, and their developing relationship further complicates and compromises his life.
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is left-leaning due to its central focus on a liberal senator's fight against corporate malfeasance and its exploration of the moral compromises and personal costs inherent in navigating a politically challenging system as an idealist.
The film features a predominantly white and mainstream cast, consistent with its production era, without intentional recasting of traditional roles for diversity. The narrative centers on a white male protagonist, exploring his personal and political life without critically portraying traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The Seduction of Joe Tynan does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on a senator's political career and personal relationships, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the storyline.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Seduction of Joe Tynan is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning no character could have been gender-swapped from an established canon.
This film is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Therefore, its characters do not have prior established racial identities to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.1
5.9
Critic Ratings
7.5
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