6.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Citizen Cohn (1992)
Citizen Cohn (1992)
Overview
As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.6
Overview
As lawyer and power broker Roy Cohn lies dying of AIDS in a private hospital room, ghosts from his past visit him as he reflects on his life and loves.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film critically examines the life and career of Roy Cohn, a figure synonymous with political persecution and the abuse of power, thereby aligning with a left-leaning critique of historical injustices and societal hypocrisy.
This biographical drama about Roy Cohn features traditional casting, with no apparent race or gender swaps for historically white roles. While the film portrays a controversial white male figure, its critique is focused on the individual's specific actions and character rather than broadly targeting traditional identities within a DEI framework.
Secondary
The film "Citizen Cohn" portrays the titular character's closeted homosexuality as a central element of his personal misery, hypocrisy, and self-destructive behavior. It highlights the tragic consequences of internalized homophobia and societal prejudice, showing his identity as a source of profound conflict and moral corruption rather than dignity or affirmation.
The film critiques Roy Cohn's hypocrisy and manipulation of his Jewish identity for personal and political gain, rather than the faith itself. The narrative condemns Cohn's moral failings, implicitly contrasting them with the ethical expectations of his religious background.
Currently, there is not enough information to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. The provided details do not indicate their presence, making a definitive evaluation impossible.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Citizen Cohn is a biopic about real-life historical figure Roy Cohn, who was male. The character is portrayed by James Woods, a male actor, aligning with the historical gender. No other historically established characters appear to have undergone a gender swap.
The film is a biopic about Roy Cohn, a real historical figure who was white. He is portrayed by James Woods, a white actor. No race swap is identified for the central character or other prominent roles.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
6.0
Critic Ratings
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