Apple TVJust Mercy (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The powerful true story of Harvard-educated lawyer Bryan Stevenson, who goes to Alabama to defend the disenfranchised and wrongly condemned — including Walter McMillian, a man sentenced to death despite evidence proving his innocence. Bryan fights tirelessly for Walter with the system stacked against them.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is clearly left-leaning because its central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic racism and the death penalty within the justice system, advocating for social justice and legal reform.
The film 'Just Mercy' is a powerful narrative centered on Black protagonists fighting systemic racial injustice within the legal system. It explicitly critiques traditional power structures and highlights the profound challenges faced by marginalized communities, making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
The film portrays Ralph Myers, a real historical figure who was documented as white, with a Black actor, constituting a race swap.
The film portrays Christianity as a source of strength, community, and moral guidance for many characters, particularly the wrongly accused and their families. It highlights how faith provides solace and resilience in the face of systemic injustice, aligning the narrative with virtues often associated with the faith.
The film 'Just Mercy' primarily addresses themes of racial injustice and the flaws within the American legal system. Its narrative does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biographical drama based on real historical figures and events. All major and named characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their historical counterparts, with no instances of gender alteration from the source material or historical record.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.9
Critic Ratings
8.5
6.8
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