8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Making Of West Side Story (1985)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
A documentary which shows, in great detail, the making of the 1985 Bernstein-conducted recording of the entire score of "West Side Story", featuring operatic stars.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
A documentary which shows, in great detail, the making of the 1985 Bernstein-conducted recording of the entire score of "West Side Story", featuring operatic stars.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a 'making of' documentary, primarily focused on the artistic, technical, and historical aspects of producing the original 'West Side Story,' rather than explicitly promoting the political themes of the original work as its own central thesis.
The documentary explores the creation of a film known for its diverse character representation and themes of social conflict. It presents the historical context and production details without explicitly recasting traditional roles or centering its narrative on a strong critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
This documentary focuses on the production of the 1961 film "West Side Story," covering its music, choreography, and historical context. It does not feature identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a documentary about the making of the 1961 movie "West Side Story." Documentaries typically portray historical figures and events accurately, and there is no indication that any real-life individuals involved in the production are depicted with a different gender than their historical identity.
This film is a documentary about the making of the 1961 movie 'West Side Story.' Documentaries typically feature real individuals and archival footage, rather than fictional characters being re-cast, making the concept of a 'race swap' inapplicable.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.2
8.2
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