Prime VideoMae West (1982)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
Biography of the curvaceous and sharp-witted actress who scandalized Broadway and Hollywood in the 1920s-30s with her frank approach to sex.
Starring Cast
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Negative
Overview
Biography of the curvaceous and sharp-witted actress who scandalized Broadway and Hollywood in the 1920s-30s with her frank approach to sex.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's left-leaning rating is primarily due to its biographical focus on Mae West, celebrating her defiance of sexual and social norms and her assertion of female agency against censorship and traditional morality, which aligns with progressive values of individual expression and liberation.
This biographical film about the iconic actress Mae West features traditional casting that aligns with the historical identity of its subject. The narrative focuses on her life and career within its historical context, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering contemporary diversity, equity, and inclusion themes.
Secondary
The film portrays conservative Christian moralists and institutions as hypocritical and oppressive forces that attempted to censor Mae West's artistic expression. The narrative implicitly champions West's defiance against these restrictive religious views, framing them as obstacles to artistic freedom and individual expression.
This biographical film about Mae West focuses on her life and career, including her relationships and battles with censorship. It does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1982 film "Mae West" is a biopic about the historical figure Mae West, who was female. The character of Mae West is portrayed by a female actress, Ann Jillian. There is no evidence of any other historically established character being portrayed as a different gender.
The 1982 TV movie "Mae West" is a biopic about the historical figure Mae West, who was white. The actress portraying her, Ann Jillian, is also white. There are no documented instances of any other historically or canonically established characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.4
5.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
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