6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Carolina Skeletons (1991)
Carolina Skeletons (1991)
Overview
After a long time in the army, an Afro-American soldier returns to his hometown, where, years ago, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. The commando believes his brother to have been innocent and seeks a proof for that, but there are some people in the town who will stop at nothing to hide the secrets of their past...
Starring Cast
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Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
After a long time in the army, an Afro-American soldier returns to his hometown, where, years ago, his brother was executed for the rape and murder of two white girls. The commando believes his brother to have been innocent and seeks a proof for that, but there are some people in the town who will stop at nothing to hide the secrets of their past...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic racism and judicial injustice in the Jim Crow South, highlighting the profound impact of institutional bias on individuals.
The movie features a Black protagonist in a story centered on racial injustice, reflecting visible diversity without explicit race-swapping of traditional roles. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional power structures and racial prejudice in the American South, portraying elements of the white-dominated justice system negatively.
Secondary
The film portrays a community where many individuals, presumably Christian, engage in or tolerate severe racial injustice. However, the narrative strongly condemns this hypocrisy and the systemic racism, implicitly affirming the core Christian values of justice and compassion that were violated by the community's actions. The film's moral stance aligns with the pursuit of truth and justice, positioning the audience to sympathize with the victims and the true spirit of ethical conduct.
Carolina Skeletons does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's plot centers on a murder investigation and racial prejudice, with no elements related to queer identity.
The film 'Carolina Skeletons' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a historical murder case and racial injustice, therefore, a net impact evaluation regarding transsexual portrayal is not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Based on the source novel and historical context, the film portrays characters consistent with their established genders. There are no instances where a canonically or historically male character is depicted as female, or vice versa.
The film is based on the real-life case of George Stinney Jr., an African American boy. The characters, including the central figure and his family, are portrayed by actors of the same race as their historical counterparts, with no instances of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.2
6.8
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