6.2
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Carol for Another Christmas (1964)
Carol for Another Christmas (1964)
Overview
Wealthy industrialist and fierce isolationist Daniel Grudge, long embittered by the loss of his son in World War II, is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who lead him to reconsider his attitude toward his fellow man.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.2
Overview
Wealthy industrialist and fierce isolationist Daniel Grudge, long embittered by the loss of his son in World War II, is visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who lead him to reconsider his attitude toward his fellow man.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes internationalism, global cooperation, and peace, while strongly critiquing isolationism and nationalism, aligning with progressive ideology.
The movie features visible diversity in its casting with a Black actor in a prominent role for its time. Its narrative explicitly critiques the isolationist worldview of its wealthy, white, male protagonist, portraying this traditional identity negatively as the source of societal issues.
Secondary
The film is an adaptation of "A Christmas Carol." The character of the Ghost of Christmas Present, traditionally depicted as white in the source material, is portrayed by Percy Rodrigues, a Black actor, constituting a race swap.
The film uses the cultural framework of Christmas to promote universal values of peace and goodwill. The protagonist's initial rejection of Christmas is part of his flawed isolationist character, and his eventual embrace of its spirit (reinterpreted as international cooperation) is presented as a positive transformation.
Based on the provided details, there is insufficient information to evaluate the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. No specific plot points or character arcs related to LGBTQ+ identity are mentioned, preventing an assessment of its net impact.
The film 'Carol for Another Christmas' does not appear to contain any transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on a wealthy industrialist visited by three ghosts in a Cold War setting, with no elements suggesting transgender representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an adaptation of 'A Christmas Carol.' The main characters, analogous to the original's male roles (Scrooge, Cratchit, Ghosts), are portrayed by male actors, consistent with the source material. No established character's gender was altered.
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