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Cabin in the Sky (1943)

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Cabin in the Sky (1943)

Overview

When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

When compulsive gambler Little Joe Jackson dies in a drunken fight, he awakens in purgatory, where he learns that he will be sent back to Earth for six months to prove that he deserves to be in heaven. He awakens, remembering nothing and struggles to do right by his devout wife, Petunia, while an angel known as the General and the devil's son, Lucifer Jr., fight for his soul.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Center

Primary

Cabin in the Sky receives a +1 rating because its central solution to human moral failings is rooted in individual repentance, faith, and adherence to traditional moral principles, subtly aligning with conservative values of personal responsibility and religious virtue.

This film is notable for its groundbreaking all-Black cast, which represented a significant act of representation for its time. The narrative explores themes of morality and redemption through the experiences of its Black characters, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

The film portrays Christian concepts of heaven, hell, angels, and redemption as a tangible reality, affirming the power of faith and prayer to overcome temptation. Little Joe's journey emphasizes the virtues of repentance and good deeds, aligning the narrative with Christian moral teachings.

Cabin in the Sky, a 1943 musical, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a heterosexual couple and their spiritual journey, thus the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.

Cabin in the Sky (1943) is a musical fantasy centered on themes of sin, redemption, and marital fidelity. The film does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its narrative or character portrayals.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The 1943 film "Cabin in the Sky" is an adaptation of the 1940 Broadway musical. A review of the main characters in both the stage production and the film reveals no instances where a character's established gender was changed for the screen adaptation.

The film "Cabin in the Sky" (1943) is an adaptation of a Broadway musical, both of which featured an all-Black cast. The characters were conceived and portrayed as Black in the original source material and maintained this portrayal in the film adaptation, thus not meeting the definition of a race swap.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
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6.5

Critic Ratings

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8.1
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N/A

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