6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Crime, Drama, TV Movie • 1990 • 96 min
A Little Piece of Sunshine (1990)
A Little Piece of Sunshine (1990)
Overview
A 1990 British TV movie set on a fictional Caribbean island days before independence, where the colonial governor is shot and Scotland Yard gets called in. The political backdrop does most of the heavy lifting for the Leans Progressive label. A story built around decolonization frames British rule as a legacy to move past, and corruption or power abuse as the natural product of that legacy. The cast includes Philip Michael Thomas in a prominent role, and the Caribbean setting adds cultural texture beyond a generic thriller backdrop. Family stakes appear through a child-in-danger thread, lending the story some traditional emotional grounding, but the colonial critique remains the dominant political signal.
Starring Cast
Larry Lamb • Chris Cooper • Philip Michael Thomas
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
A 1990 British TV movie set on a fictional Caribbean island days before independence, where the colonial governor is shot and Scotland Yard gets called in. The political backdrop does most of the heavy lifting for the Leans Progressive label. A story built around decolonization frames British rule as a legacy to move past, and corruption or power abuse as the natural product of that legacy. The cast includes Philip Michael Thomas in a prominent role, and the Caribbean setting adds cultural texture beyond a generic thriller backdrop. Family stakes appear through a child-in-danger thread, lending the story some traditional emotional grounding, but the colonial critique remains the dominant political signal.
Starring Cast
Larry Lamb • Chris Cooper • Philip Michael Thomas
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
Political: Leans Left
Confidence: High
The film's central narrative, exploring the legacy of colonialism in Jamaica and the personal and national struggles for identity and justice in its aftermath, aligns with progressive values and critiques of historical power structures.
Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High
The movie features visible diversity in its cast, including a prominent Black actor in a significant role within its Caribbean setting. The narrative, a political thriller, does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes, focusing instead on mystery and corruption.
Secondary
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Low
The film's central narrative focuses on the kidnapping of a child, which inherently emphasizes the profound importance and value of the nuclear family unit and the strong, protective bond between parents and their offspring, aligning with traditional views on the sanctity of the family.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'A Little Piece of Sunshine' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a kidnapping and the developing relationship between a captive and his captor, with no elements suggesting queer identity or experiences.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'A Little Piece of Sunshine' is a crime drama centered on a man framed for murder in Jamaica. Based on comprehensive plot summaries and character details, the movie does not feature any identifiable transgender or transsexual characters, nor does it explore related themes. The narrative focuses on political intrigue and the protagonist's efforts to clear his name.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
This television drama features original characters created for the production. There is no widely established source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures with pre-existing gender identities that could be altered in this film.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film is an original television drama, meaning its characters were created for this production without prior canonical or widely established racial depictions to be altered.
Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High
Not depicted in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.7
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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