American Gangster (2007)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 7.8

Overview

Following the death of his employer and mentor, Bumpy Johnson, Frank Lucas establishes himself as the number one importer of heroin in the Harlem district of Manhattan. He does so by buying heroin directly from the sourc...

Starring Cast

Denzel Washington • Russell Crowe • Chiwetel Ejiofor

Where to watch

Netflix

Philo

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Starring Cast

Denzel Washington • Russell Crowe • Chiwetel Ejiofor

Where to watch

Netflix

Philo

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film maintains a neutral stance by balancing its critique of systemic corruption within law enforcement with a focus on individual integrity and the pragmatic pursuit of justice, rather than promoting a specific ideological solution.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

American Gangster features a prominent Black protagonist and a diverse cast, accurately reflecting the historical figures and setting. The narrative does not explicitly critique traditional identities, portraying both positive and negative characters across racial lines based on their individual actions rather than their identity.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

The film "American Gangster" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the rise and fall of drug lord Frank Lucas and the detective pursuing him, with no elements related to queer identity present in the story. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, all of whom are portrayed on screen with their documented genders. No characters established as one gender in history or source material are depicted as a different gender.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film is a biopic based on real historical figures, and all major characters, including Frank Lucas and Richie Roberts, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of their historical counterparts. No race swaps were identified.