Paramount+Joe Bell (2020)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The true story of a small town, working class father who embarks on a solo walk across the U.S. to crusade against bullying after his son is tormented in high school for being gay.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Paramount+Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values by centering on the tragic consequences of homophobic bullying and advocating for LGBTQ+ acceptance and empathy, primarily through a father's journey of atonement and awareness.
The movie features a traditional main cast, but its narrative is explicitly driven by a strong critique of homophobia and a powerful message of acceptance for LGBTQ+ individuals, making DEI themes central to its story.
Secondary
Joe Bell portrays the tragic story of Jadin Bell, a gay teenager who dies by suicide due to bullying, and his father's subsequent walk across America. The film critiques prejudice and affirms the worth of LGBTQ+ lives, framing obstacles as external forces and advocating for acceptance and understanding.
The film implicitly portrays elements of faith and community support, often associated with Christianity, as part of Joe's journey and the broader societal context. While Jadin's struggles highlight societal intolerance, the film does not attribute this directly to Christianity, nor does it portray Christian institutions or adherents as inherently problematic. The narrative aligns with virtues of empathy and acceptance.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Joe Bell" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. All main characters, including Joe Bell, Jadin Bell, and Lola Bell, are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts. No instances of gender swapping were identified.
The film "Joe Bell" is a biographical drama based on real historical figures. The main characters, Joe Bell and his family, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the actual individuals, thus containing no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
6.5
Critic Ratings
3.9
5.4
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