PhiloSnowden (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.6
Overview
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
CIA employee Edward Snowden leaks thousands of classified documents to the press.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive critique of systemic government overreach and mass surveillance, championing the whistleblower Edward Snowden as a hero for exposing these practices. This aligns with a clear left-leaning ideology focused on civil liberties and holding powerful institutions accountable.
The film 'Snowden' features traditional casting that aligns with the real-life identities of its subjects, without intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of government surveillance and privacy, offering a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities rather than incorporating explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The film 'Snowden' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on Edward Snowden's life, his work, and the events leading to his whistleblowing, with no discernible LGBTQ+ content.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Snowden" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose gender aligns with the documented gender of their real-life counterparts, with no instances of a character established as one gender being portrayed as another.
The film "Snowden" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All major historical characters, including Edward Snowden and Lindsay Mills, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their real-life counterparts. No instances of race swapping were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.1
Critic Ratings
6.1
5.8
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