PhiloMandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Islam: Positive
Overview
A chronicle of Nelson Mandela's life journey from his childhood in a rural village through to his inauguration as the first democratically elected president of South Africa.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by chronicling Nelson Mandela's fight against systemic racial oppression and his pursuit of human rights and equality, culminating in a non-racial, democratic South Africa.
The movie accurately represents the historical figures of the anti-apartheid movement, featuring a diverse cast that reflects the real-life individuals without explicit race-swapping of traditionally white roles. The narrative strongly critiques the traditional power structures of the apartheid regime, explicitly portraying the oppressive system and its proponents negatively.
Secondary
The film portrays many characters, including anti-apartheid activists, drawing strength and moral guidance from their Christian faith in their pursuit of justice and equality. While some oppressors may misuse religious rhetoric, the narrative implicitly condemns these actions, aligning itself with the virtues of the faith and the dignity of its adherents who fought for freedom.
The film depicts Muslim individuals as part of the diverse anti-apartheid resistance, showcasing their commitment to justice and equality. Their involvement is presented as a positive contribution to the struggle against oppression.
The film 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' is a biographical drama centered on Nelson Mandela's life and the anti-apartheid movement. Its narrative focuses on historical political events and personal struggles related to racial equality, and it does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures such as Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical gender, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures from South Africa. The casting of all major historical characters, including Nelson Mandela and Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, aligns with their documented racial identities, with Black actors portraying Black historical figures.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
6.9
Critic Ratings
6.1
6.0
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