PhiloVictims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story (1984)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.0
Overview
Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Arthur Jackson, flies to the U.S. to seek Saldana out. His twisted mission: Jackson planned to murder Saldana, then request the death sentence for himself so he "could join her in paradise." The psychopathic Jackson confronts Saldana on the street in front of her home and stabs her violently several times. No one comes to Theresa's aid except water deliveryman Jeff Fenn, who overpowers Jackson and gets the knife away from him. Jackson is arrested & charged with attempted murder...and Theresa Saldana tells her story of terror and survival as herself in this TV movie.
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PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Before stalking was a well-known crime in North America, there was Theresa Saldana's story. A drifter from the U.K., Arthur Jackson, flies to the U.S. to seek Saldana out. His twisted mission: Jackson planned to murder Saldana, then request the death sentence for himself so he "could join her in paradise." The psychopathic Jackson confronts Saldana on the street in front of her home and stabs her violently several times. No one comes to Theresa's aid except water deliveryman Jeff Fenn, who overpowers Jackson and gets the knife away from him. Jackson is arrested & charged with attempted murder...and Theresa Saldana tells her story of terror and survival as herself in this TV movie.
Starring Cast
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PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critiques systemic failures in the justice system regarding victim protection and champions collective advocacy and legislative reform as the solution, aligning with a left-leaning approach to social justice.
This biographical film features visible diversity through its protagonist, Theresa Saldana, a Latina actress playing herself. The narrative focuses on her personal journey of recovery and advocacy for victims' rights, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering broader DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays characters, particularly Theresa Saldana and her family, drawing strength and solace from their Christian faith during her traumatic recovery. Their prayers and expressions of belief are depicted as genuine sources of resilience and hope, aiding in their coping process.
The film 'Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story' is a biographical drama centered on a real-life crime and its aftermath. The narrative does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a biopic based on the real-life story of Theresa Saldana. There is no evidence or historical record suggesting that any significant real-life historical figure portrayed in the film had their gender changed for the adaptation.
The film is a biographical story where Theresa Saldana portrays herself. As the real historical figure plays herself, there is no instance of a character being portrayed by an actor of a different race than their established historical identity.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
7.5
Critic Ratings
N/A
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