Respect (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
The film follows the first two decades of Franklin's life, from being born as a musical prodigy in an affluent African-American family, the repercussions of losing her mother at age 10 to her arduous rise to internationa...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
The film follows the first two decades of Franklin's life, from being born as a musical prodigy in an affluent African-American family, the repercussions of losing her mother at age 10 to her arduous rise to internationa...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film's celebration of Aretha Franklin's journey of self-empowerment and her pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement, alongside its focus on challenging patriarchal control, firmly aligns its dominant themes with progressive values.
The movie features a diverse cast that accurately reflects the real-life figures it portrays, centering on the life of a Black music icon. Its narrative explores themes of personal struggle, empowerment, and the Civil Rights era within the Black community, without explicitly framing traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The film 'Respect' is a biographical drama about the life of Aretha Franklin. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, focusing instead on Franklin's musical career, personal life, and civil rights activism. Consequently, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Respect" is a biopic depicting the life of Aretha Franklin and other real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed with the same gender as their historical counterparts, with no instances of a gender swap.
The film is a biopic about Aretha Franklin, a Black historical figure. All major historical characters, including Franklin herself and her family and associates, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.8
Critic Ratings
6.8
6.1
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