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Documentary  •  2018  •  77 min

Anote's Ark (2018)

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Anote's Ark (2018)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.1

Overview

How does a nation survive being swallowed by the sea? Kiribati, on a low-lying Pacific atoll, will disappear within decades due to rising sea levels, population growth, and climate change. This exploration of how to migrate an entire nation with dignity interweaves personal stories of survival and resilience.

Starring Cast

Anote Tong  •   Tiemeri 'Sermary' Tiare  •   Ato Raatati Garstang

Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by documenting the existential threat of climate change and sea-level rise to the island nation of Kiribati, advocating for global awareness and international action to address environmental injustice.

Diversity: High
Confidence: Medium

The film centers on the existential threat of climate change to the Pacific island nation of Kiribati, featuring its indigenous population prominently. The narrative critiques global systems and industrialized nations for their role in climate change, highlighting the disproportionate impact on vulnerable communities and making themes of environmental justice central.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: Low

The film observes the lives of families in Kiribati, including the former president and his wife, depicting stable, traditional family structures and strong community bonds as they confront the impacts of climate change. The narrative portrays these family units with empathy, without endorsing or critiquing their traditional norms.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film portrays the people of Kiribati, a predominantly Christian nation, as they confront the existential threat of climate change. Their faith is presented as an integral aspect of their cultural identity and a source of community and resilience in the face of displacement.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary centered on climate change and its impact on Kiribati, particularly through the efforts of President Anote Tong. It does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes. The narrative remains focused on environmental and geopolitical issues.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the existential threat of climate change to Kiribati and the efforts of its former president, Anote Tong, to address the crisis. No elements related to transsexual identity or experiences are present in the story.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Anote's Ark is a documentary featuring real individuals, including former Kiribati President Anote Tong, portraying themselves. There are no instances of historically or canonically established characters being portrayed as a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Anote's Ark is a documentary featuring real individuals, including Anote Tong, portraying themselves. The film does not involve fictional characters or historical figures being recast, therefore the concept of a race swap does not apply.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
The Movie Database logo
7.2

Critic Ratings

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10.0
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N/A

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