PhiloDetroit (2017)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Philo
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Overview
A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizens' uprisings in the history of the United States.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
PhiloApple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is an explicit and unflinching critique of systemic racism and police brutality, highlighting the devastating impact of institutional injustice on the Black community and the justice system's failure to provide accountability.
The movie 'Detroit' accurately portrays the historical racial dynamics of the 1967 Detroit riot, featuring a cast that reflects the event's participants without intentional race or gender swaps of traditional roles. However, its narrative strongly critiques traditional identities by depicting white authority figures as perpetrators of racial violence and injustice, making themes of racial inequality and police brutality central to its story.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity through the solemn and dignified funeral of Fred Temple, highlighting the church as a central place for community mourning and spiritual solace in the face of racial injustice and violence. The narrative respects the faith's role in providing comfort and a framework for grieving.
The film 'Detroit' primarily depicts the 1967 Detroit riot and the Algiers Motel incident, focusing on racial injustice and police brutality. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Detroit" is a historical drama based on real events and figures from the 1967 Detroit riot. All major historical characters depicted in the movie maintain their documented historical gender. No instances of a gender swap were identified.
The film "Detroit" is a historical drama based on real events and figures from the 1967 Detroit riot. All depicted historical figures and composite characters are portrayed by actors matching their documented or intended racial identity, with no instances of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.3
7.3
Critic Ratings
8.2
7.7
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