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Beat Street (1984)

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Beat Street (1984)

Overview

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.5

Overview

An aspiring DJ, from the South Bronx, and his best friend, a promoter, try to get into show business by exposing people to hip-hop music and culture.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Prime Video logoPrime Video
Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's left-leaning rating is primarily due to its empathetic portrayal of urban decay and poverty in the Bronx and its celebration of hip-hop culture as a powerful response to systemic challenges faced by marginalized youth.

The movie features a diverse cast that authentically reflects the cultural and ethnic context of its setting in the Bronx's early hip-hop scene. Its narrative centers on the experiences and artistic pursuits of these characters without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

Beat Street (1984) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film is centered on the early hip-hop scene, exploring the lives and artistic expressions of young people in the Bronx. There is no depiction of queer identity or related storylines within the film's narrative.

Based on the limited information provided (title, director, starring cast, IMDb/TMDb IDs), there is insufficient data to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. No plot details or character descriptions related to trans identity are available to make an informed evaluation.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Beat Street (1984) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material or a biopic. All characters were created specifically for this movie, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical genders to swap.

Beat Street (1984) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to deviate from. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.5

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.5
The Movie Database logo
6.8

Critic Ratings

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5.7
Metacritic logo
6.8

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