6.2
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A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991)
A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story (1991)
Overview
Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Ricky Bell, an all-pro running back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who died of a rare muscle disease in the prime of his career. The plot centers on Bell's relationship with a father-less handicapped boy, and his efforts to be a big brother to him. The boy ends up being an inspiration for Bell when his disease makes the athlete more afflicted than the boy.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film focuses on the apolitical themes of an individual's struggle with illness and the unwavering support of his family, without promoting or critiquing any specific political ideology.
This biographical drama centers on the life of Ricky Bell, a Black athlete, naturally featuring a diverse cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. The narrative focuses on his personal journey and triumphs, rather than explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making broad DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a significant source of strength, hope, and community for Ricky Bell and his family as they face his illness and career challenges. It emphasizes the supportive role of faith in overcoming adversity, aligning the narrative with the positive aspects of the religion.
The film 'A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story' is a biographical drama focusing on the life and career of NFL player Ricky Bell and his battle with illness. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative.
The film "A Triumph of the Heart: The Ricky Bell Story" is a biographical drama focusing on the life and career of football player Ricky Bell. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, thus the film does not engage with or portray transsexual identity in any capacity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a biopic about the real-life American football player Ricky Bell, who was male. There is no historical record or common knowledge suggesting that Ricky Bell or any other significant historical figure portrayed in the film had their gender changed for the adaptation.
The film is a biopic about Ricky Bell, a real-life African American football player. The actor portraying Ricky Bell, Mario Van Peebles, is also African American, aligning with the historical figure's race. No instances of race swapping for established characters were identified.
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7.2
5.1
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