Straw (2025)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Viewer Rating

Rating: 6.3

Overview

A single mother navigates a series of unfortunate events, leading her down an unforeseen path where she becomes embroiled in a situation she never envisioned, finding herself at the center of suspicion in an indifferent ...

Starring Cast

Taraji P. Henson • Sherri Shepherd • Teyana Taylor

Where to watch

Netflix

Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Left

Diversity: High

Overview

Starring Cast

Taraji P. Henson • Sherri Shepherd • Teyana Taylor

Where to watch

Netflix

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Strong Left

Primary

Political: Strong LeftConfidence: High

The film is rated -2 (Clearly Left) because its central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by highlighting systemic inequality, racial bias, and the struggles of marginalized communities, emphasizing the need for social change.

Diversity: HighConfidence: High

The movie demonstrates significant diversity by featuring a predominantly Black cast and intentionally highlighting the experiences and challenges faced by Black women. Its narrative further emphasizes racial and gender solidarity, centering Black female perspectives and making DEI themes a core aspect of the storyline.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/AConfidence: Medium

The film 'Straw' does not include identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its narrative. The primary focus is on a single mother's challenges, with no explicit mention or depiction of LGBTQ+ presence, leading to a 'N/A' rating for its portrayal.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film's description highlights original female characters like Janiyah and Nicole. There is no indication of source material, historical figures, or legacy characters with pre-established genders being portrayed differently.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The film 'Straw' is an original production centered on new characters, including Janiyah, who is explicitly introduced as a Black single mother. There is no prior source material or established canon where these characters existed with a different race, thus no race swap has occurred.