Finding Forrester (2000)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.0

Overview

Because of scoring exceptionally high on a statewide standardized exam, and being an exceptionally good basketball player, Jamal Wallace is sent to a prestigious prep school in Manhattan. He soon befriends the reclusive ...

Starring Cast

Sean Connery • Rob Brown • F. Murray Abraham

Where to watch

Prime Video

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Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Sean Connery • Rob Brown • F. Murray Abraham

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: Medium

The film addresses issues of racial and class prejudice within an elite academic setting but champions an individualistic solution centered on personal merit, integrity, and the transformative power of mentorship, leading to a neutral rating.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a prominent Black lead character, showcasing diversity in its central role. However, it does not involve explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive framing of traditional identities, focusing on individual mentorship and overcoming challenges rather than critiquing traditional roles or groups.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'Finding Forrester' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on the mentorship between a young, talented writer and a reclusive author, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation within its plot or character arcs.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

Finding Forrester is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this film, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender to be swapped from.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

All primary characters in "Finding Forrester" were original creations for this film. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous adaptation where these characters were established as a different race. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.