12 Strong (2018)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Viewer Rating

Rating: 5.8

Overview

The True Story of the Army's Special Forces "Green Berets", who within weeks responded to the 9-11 attack. Green Berets, with the help of the 160th SOAR(A), took over the country and allowed other Special Forces and the ...

Starring Cast

Chris Hemsworth • Michael Shannon • Michael Peña

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Right

Diversity: Moderate

Race Swap: Yes

Overview

Starring Cast

Chris Hemsworth • Michael Shannon • Michael Peña

Where to watch

Prime Video

Apple TV

Google Play

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Leans Right

Primary

Political: Strong RightConfidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a conservative ideology by glorifying American military intervention and patriotism in response to 9/11, portraying the mission as unequivocally righteous and heroic without significant critique.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The movie features a diverse supporting cast, particularly with its Afghan characters, and includes a Black actor in a prominent role among the American soldiers. However, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles with minority actors. The narrative positively frames traditional identities without significant critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

Race Swap: YesConfidence: High

The film portrays Sergeant First Class Will Summers, a real historical figure who was white, with a Black actor (Trevante Rhodes). This constitutes a clear race swap.

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: High

12 Strong is a war drama centered on military operations in Afghanistan. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it explore issues related to queer identity. Therefore, the film has no net impact on the portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals.

FemPower: NoConfidence: High

The film '12 Strong' focuses on a male-led Special Forces team in Afghanistan. There are no female characters depicted in combat roles or engaging in physical fights against male opponents.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film "12 Strong" is a historical drama based on real events and real military personnel. All significant characters, including the Special Forces team and their commanders, are portrayed with their historically accurate genders, consistent with the source material and real-world history.