PhiloThe Children of An Lac (1980)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
Based on the true story of film actress Ina Balin and her efforts with American Red Cross volunteer Betty Tisdale, as well as a compassionate Vietnamese woman running a Saigon orphanage, to rescue as many children as possible and fly them out of the country before South Vietnam's fall in the spring of 1975 through the An Lac baby-lift.
Starring Cast
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PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Based on the true story of film actress Ina Balin and her efforts with American Red Cross volunteer Betty Tisdale, as well as a compassionate Vietnamese woman running a Saigon orphanage, to rescue as many children as possible and fly them out of the country before South Vietnam's fall in the spring of 1975 through the An Lac baby-lift.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the humanitarian efforts to evacuate Vietnamese orphans during the Fall of Saigon, emphasizing individual initiative and compassion in a crisis rather than engaging in explicit political commentary on the war or its causes, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie naturally features a diverse cast due to its historical setting, depicting American aid workers and Vietnamese orphans. The narrative maintains a positive portrayal of the traditional identities of the humanitarian figures, without explicitly critiquing traditional roles or making DEI themes central to its core message.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian aid workers, including Catholic nuns, with profound respect, highlighting their selfless compassion and unwavering dedication to rescuing Vietnamese orphans during the fall of Saigon. Their humanitarian efforts are presented as a direct manifestation of their faith's virtues.
The Children of An Lac is a historical drama focused on the evacuation of Vietnamese orphans. The film does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a historical drama based on the real-life evacuation of Vietnamese orphans. The main characters are based on real individuals whose historical genders align with their on-screen portrayals, and there is no evidence of any established historical figure being depicted with a different gender.
The film is a historical drama based on real events and people during the fall of Saigon. The main historical figures, Betty Tisdale and Rosemary Taylor, were white and are portrayed by white actresses. Vietnamese characters are depicted by actors of Asian descent, consistent with their historical background. No character established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.9
6.0
Critic Ratings
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