Apple TVThe Life of David Gale (2003)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.0
Overview
A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Neutral
Overview
A man against capital punishment is accused of murdering a fellow activist and is sent to death row.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes the abolition of capital punishment by dramatizing the irreversible tragedy of wrongful conviction, aligning with a progressive critique of the justice system.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative primarily explores themes of capital punishment and justice, without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The film features Constance Harraway, a lesbian activist, whose identity is present but not central to the narrative. Her character's extreme and manipulative actions, rather than her sexual orientation, drive the plot, resulting in a portrayal that is neither affirming nor denigrating of LGBTQ+ identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Life of David Gale is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, no characters exist who were canonically or historically established as a different gender before this film's creation.
The film "The Life of David Gale" is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this film, meaning there are no prior canonical or historical racial depictions to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
1.9
3.1
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