8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Scavengers (1993)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
In this documentary Coutinho examines the plight of the people who live off the waste of the Brazilian cities. These people make their living by scavenging the immense urban garbage dumps searching for whatever they can find to sell as well as whatever they can find to eat.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In this documentary Coutinho examines the plight of the people who live off the waste of the Brazilian cities. These people make their living by scavenging the immense urban garbage dumps searching for whatever they can find to sell as well as whatever they can find to eat.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The political bias of 'The Scavengers' by Eduardo Coutinho cannot be objectively assessed as the film's core conflict, thematic evidence, and proposed solutions are not provided, preventing a nuanced evaluation.
This documentary features real individuals from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds, reflecting the inherent diversity of its subject matter. The narrative focuses on the lived experiences of these individuals, offering an implicit commentary on societal structures rather than an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays the Christian faith of the scavengers with deep empathy and respect. It highlights how their belief provides solace, hope, and a sense of dignity amidst extreme poverty and hardship, without judgment or critique from the narrative. The film's overall stance aligns with the resilience and human dignity found within their spiritual practices.
Information regarding the film 'The Scavengers' by Eduardo Coutinho is not available to perform an evaluation of its LGBTQ+ characters and themes according to the provided rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a documentary, "The Scavengers" features real individuals rather than fictional characters with pre-established canonical genders from source material. The film portrays the actual genders of the people depicted, thus not involving any gender swaps.
The Scavengers is a documentary film featuring real individuals, not fictional characters with pre-established canonical races from source material or history. Therefore, the concept of a race swap does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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8.1
8.0
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