8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Field Niggas (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.4
Overview
Set entirely at night, Field Niggas takes us to the corner of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue in Harlem and introduces us to its faces. The non-synch audio track consists of conversations with and among those faces: dreams, regrets, arguments, affection, observations, opinions.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Set entirely at night, Field Niggas takes us to the corner of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue in Harlem and introduces us to its faces. The non-synch audio track consists of conversations with and among those faces: dreams, regrets, arguments, affection, observations, opinions.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's rating is -1 because its central subject matter—the raw, human experiences of marginalized individuals facing urban poverty and addiction—inherently aligns with progressive concerns about social justice and systemic issues, even through its observational style.
The film 'Field Niggas' centers entirely on the lives and perspectives of marginalized Black individuals in Harlem, providing explicit representation for a specific minority group. Its narrative implicitly and explicitly critiques societal structures and historical oppression through its raw portrayal of these experiences and its provocative title, making a strong statement on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The film respectfully portrays Christianity as a significant source of hope, comfort, and moral guidance for several individuals navigating challenging urban environments. The narrative frames these expressions of faith with empathy, highlighting their personal importance without judgment.
The documentary 'Field Niggas' offers a raw, intimate look into the lives of marginalized individuals in Harlem. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of poverty, addiction, and the human condition, without explicitly depicting or exploring LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of LGBTQ+ portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Field Niggas is an original documentary film that features real individuals, not characters adapted from pre-existing source material or established historical figures. Therefore, the concept of a gender swap, which requires a canonical or historical baseline, does not apply.
This film is a documentary featuring real individuals in Harlem. It does not adapt any pre-existing fictional characters or specific historical figures, thus the concept of a 'race swap' does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.8
Critic Ratings
10.0
8.3
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