6.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
15: The Life and Death of Philip Knight (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.0
Overview
A teen, jailed in an adult prison in Britain, takes his own life in July 1990.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
A teen, jailed in an adult prison in Britain, takes his own life in July 1990.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's title, 'The Life and Death of Philip Knight,' is inherently neutral, focusing on a biographical narrative without explicit political framing. Without any plot details, it is impossible to identify specific themes or a problem/solution framework that would indicate a political bias.
Based on the movie's title and director, and without specific plot or casting details, the film is assessed as having traditional character representation. The narrative, typical of the director's style, is likely to offer nuanced social or political commentary rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities or a central DEI focus.
Secondary
The film explores the lives of young men from a British Asian background, often including their Muslim identity, with nuance and depth. While depicting their involvement in a violent crime, the narrative focuses on complex social, racial, and individual factors, providing context and understanding rather than condemning the religion itself.
The film portrays Jewish people as the targets of virulent antisemitism from the neo-Nazi characters. The narrative unequivocally condemns this hatred and its destructive consequences, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victims of bigotry.
The film does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no direct portrayal or impact on LGBTQ+ representation. Therefore, an evaluation of its depiction is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a dramatization of the real-life events surrounding Philip Knight, a male individual who died in police custody. The portrayal of Philip Knight in the film aligns with his documented historical gender.
The film is a biopic about the real-life figure Philip Knight, who was a white British teenager. The actor portraying him, Jamie Bell, was also white. There is no evidence of any character's race being changed from their established historical or canonical depiction.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
5.0
Critic Ratings
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