Disney PlusGlory Road (2006)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship.
Starring Cast
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative champions racial equality and challenges systemic prejudice through the story of a pioneering basketball team, aligning its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie features a diverse cast that accurately reflects the historical context of a pioneering Black basketball team. Its narrative strongly critiques racial prejudice and discrimination, portraying the challenges faced by the team against a backdrop of societal racism.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a source of strength and resilience for the characters, particularly the black players facing racial prejudice. Their faith is depicted respectfully as an integral part of their identity and a foundation for their perseverance and dignity.
Glory Road is a historical sports drama centered on racial integration in 1960s college basketball. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, with its narrative scope limited to the challenges and triumphs related to race and sports.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical biopic depicting real-life individuals from the 1966 Texas Western Miners basketball team. All significant historical figures, including players and coaching staff, are portrayed on screen with their historically accurate genders.
Glory Road is a biographical sports drama based on the true story of the 1966 Texas Western Miners basketball team. The film accurately portrays the races of the historical figures involved, central to its narrative about racial integration in sports. No characters established as one race were depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.4
Critic Ratings
5.5
5.8
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