How High (2001)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 4.5

Overview

Two guys by the name of Silas and Jamal decided to one day smoke something magical, which eventually helps them to ace their college entrance exam. This eventually lands them in Harvard, where they're surrounded by the w...

Starring Cast

Method Man • Redman • Obba Babatundé

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left

Diversity: High

Overview

Starring Cast

Method Man • Redman • Obba Babatundé

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Leans LeftConfidence: High

The film leans left by satirizing the elitism and rigid norms of a prestigious institution, championing the unconventional success of outsiders who challenge the status quo rather than conforming to it, which aligns with progressive values of anti-establishment and social justice.

Diversity: HighConfidence: Medium

The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its explicit casting of Black actors in lead and prominent roles, which challenges traditional Hollywood norms. Furthermore, the narrative explicitly critiques traditional identities and power structures, portraying them negatively as obstacles to the protagonists' journey.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film 'How High' does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its comedic narrative. The story centers on two protagonists navigating college life through unconventional means, with no elements pertaining to LGBTQ+ identity or experiences present in the plot or character arcs.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

How High is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior installments from which character genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

How High is an original film from 2001, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial portrayals to compare against for a race swap.