HBO MaxMoonage Daydream (2022)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.2
Overview
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO Max
Apple TV
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Buddhism: Positive
Overview
A cinematic odyssey featuring never-before-seen footage exploring David Bowie's creative and musical journey.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxApple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores David Bowie's life and philosophy, emphasizing themes of identity fluidity, artistic reinvention, and anti-conformity, which align with progressive values of challenging societal norms and embracing individual expression.
This documentary focuses on the life and artistic journey of a specific white male artist, presenting historical footage that reflects the demographic context of its subject without active casting for diversity. The narrative celebrates the artist's individual expression and exploration of identity, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Moonage Daydream offers a positive portrayal of David Bowie's fluid identity and gender-bending personas, presenting them as central to his artistic expression and cultural impact. The film celebrates his defiance of traditional norms with dignity and affirmation, showcasing his influence on challenging societal perceptions of sexuality and gender.
The film portrays David Bowie's serious engagement with Buddhist philosophy as a respected and meaningful phase of his spiritual and intellectual development.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Moonage Daydream is a documentary about the life and career of David Bowie, utilizing archival footage and interviews. It portrays David Bowie and other historical figures consistent with their documented genders, without any reinterpretation or recasting that would constitute a gender swap.
Moonage Daydream is a documentary about the real-life musician David Bowie, primarily utilizing archival footage. It does not feature fictional characters or actors portraying historical figures in a way that alters their documented race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.2
8.3
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