Documentary  •  2024  •  42 min

An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution (2024)

An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution poster

An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution (2024)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed

Viewer Rating
6.8

Overview

Oprah Winfrey hosts a sit-down conversation with the country's leading medical experts and everyday people around the radical impact of prescription weight loss medications.


Starring Cast

Oprah Winfrey


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The special challenges societal shame and blame surrounding weight, advocating for a destigmatized understanding of obesity as a disease. It promotes a revolution in how individuals and society approach weight management, emphasizing medical advancements and compassionate care.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The special features a prominent Black woman as its central figure, showcasing visible diversity. The narrative focuses on the weight loss revolution and does not critique traditional identities.

Secondary

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: High

This special primarily explores individual experiences with weight loss, societal perceptions, and personal journeys. It does not meaningfully engage with or portray family structures, roles, or values.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

This special explores the societal aspects of weight loss and body image, along with the impact of new medical solutions. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its scope.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The special explores the societal pressures and personal struggles associated with weight, alongside discussions on weight loss advancements. The narrative is entirely centered on these themes, with no identifiable transsexual characters or related storylines present throughout the program.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The special presents real individuals discussing a contemporary topic. It does not feature fictional characters or historical figures whose established gender has been altered for the on-screen portrayal.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

This special features Oprah Winfrey discussing shame, blame, and the weight loss revolution. As a documentary-style program, it does not involve fictional or historical characters being portrayed by actors of a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
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N/A

Critic Ratings

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