Apple TVThe Butler (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
Overview
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
Starring Cast
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Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A look at the life of Cecil Gaines, who served eight presidents as the White House's head butler from 1952 to 1986, and had a unique front-row seat as political and racial history was made.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by chronicling the historical struggle against systemic racism and celebrating the Civil Rights Movement's triumph, culminating in the election of an African American president.
The film centers on the African American experience, featuring a diverse cast that authentically represents its historical subject matter. Its narrative strongly critiques historical racial injustices and the societal structures that perpetuated them, making the pursuit of racial equality a central and explicit theme.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity, particularly the Black church, as a foundational pillar of the African American community and a crucial engine for the Civil Rights movement. It highlights its role in providing spiritual solace, fostering community, and mobilizing for social justice, aligning the narrative with the faith's virtues of resilience and equality.
The film 'The Butler' primarily focuses on the life of an African American butler serving in the White House and his family's experiences during the Civil Rights Movement. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama based on real figures and events. All historical characters, such as the Presidents and First Ladies, are portrayed with their documented historical gender. Fictional characters created for the film do not have prior canonical genders to swap from.
The film is a historical drama based on the life of an African-American White House butler. All historical figures and original characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented or intended racial identity, with no instances of a character established as one race being portrayed as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.2
7.3
Critic Ratings
7.2
6.5
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