Prime VideoMother Teresa of Calcutta (2003)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
Overview
The inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta, challenging many authorities - including the church - along the way.
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Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
The inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta, challenging many authorities - including the church - along the way.
Starring Cast
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Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative ideology by championing unwavering faith, traditional Catholic values, and individual charity as the primary solutions to poverty and suffering, rather than systemic or secular approaches.
The movie features visible diversity in its cast due to its setting in India, but does not engage in explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditionally white roles. Its narrative is expected to frame traditional identities and institutions neutrally or positively, consistent with a biographical portrayal of Mother Teresa's life and work.
Secondary
The film unequivocally portrays Christianity, specifically Catholicism, as a deeply positive and affirming force. It depicts Mother Teresa's faith as the sole and unwavering motivation for her lifelong dedication to serving the poorest, highlighting its capacity to inspire profound compassion, self-sacrifice, and universal love.
While not the central focus, the film portrays Mother Teresa's work among the impoverished in India, many of whom are Hindu. It depicts these individuals with dignity and respect, emphasizing Mother Teresa's universal compassion that transcends religious boundaries, thereby affirming the inherent worth of people from this faith.
The film depicts Mother Teresa's ministry extending to all suffering individuals in India, including those of the Muslim faith. The narrative frames her interactions with Muslim characters with respect and empathy, highlighting her non-discriminatory approach to charity and affirming the dignity of people from this religious background.
The biographical film 'Mother Teresa of Calcutta' centers on the life and humanitarian efforts of the Catholic nun. There are no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic about the historical figure Mother Teresa, who was female. The portrayal of Mother Teresa in the film aligns with her documented historical gender, and there is no evidence of other significant historical figures being gender-swapped.
Mother Teresa, a historical figure of Albanian descent, is portrayed by Olivia Hussey, an actress of European descent. This portrayal aligns with the historical race of the character.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.0
6.8
Critic Ratings
N/A
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