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A Patch of Blue (1965)

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A Patch of Blue (1965)

Overview

A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Judaism: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.9

Overview

A blind, uneducated white girl is befriended by a black man, who becomes determined to help her escape her impoverished and abusive home life.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film is left-leaning due to its central narrative unequivocally condemning racism and prejudice through the empathetic portrayal of an interracial relationship and the abuse of a vulnerable individual, aligning with core progressive values.

The movie features a diverse cast with a prominent Black male lead, whose identity is central to the narrative. It strongly critiques prejudice and societal issues through the negative portrayal of certain traditional identities and focuses on themes of racial and disability discrimination.

Secondary

The film portrays Gordon Ralfe, a Jewish character, with profound respect and sympathy, making him the moral center of the narrative. His kindness and integrity are affirmed, and the prejudice he encounters is clearly condemned by the film's overall message.

The film "A Patch of Blue" focuses on themes of race, disability, and social prejudice through the relationship between a blind white woman and a Black man. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the narrative, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

A Patch of Blue (1965) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The film's central narrative revolves around racial prejudice and disability, with no elements pertaining to transgender identity or experiences.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film "A Patch of Blue" is an adaptation of Elizabeth Kata's 1961 novel of the same name. All primary and secondary characters in the film retain the same gender as established in the original source material.

The film is an adaptation of the novel "Be Ready with Bells and Drums." The main characters, Selina D'Arcey (white) and Gordon Ralfe (Black), are portrayed by actors of the same respective races as established in the source material. No character's race was changed from the original canon.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.0
The Movie Database logo
7.6

Critic Ratings

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8.9
Metacritic logo
7.3

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