6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
City Hall (1996)
City Hall (1996)
Overview
The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.1
Overview
The accidental shooting of a boy in New York City leads to an investigation by the Deputy Mayor, and unexpectedly far-reaching consequences.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film explores political corruption and moral compromise within a powerful urban administration, focusing on the individual choices and cover-ups that lead to injustice, ultimately championing the exposure of truth and accountability without advocating for a specific ideological solution.
The movie features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast and does not appear to incorporate intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. Its narrative focuses on political intrigue and corruption without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The film features a closeted gay judge whose secret relationship becomes the catalyst for a political scandal. His identity is portrayed as a source of shame and fear, ultimately leading to his suicide. The narrative uses his gay identity as a plot device for tragedy and political intrigue, without affirming LGBTQ+ lives or providing a strong critique of the underlying homophobia.
The film 'City Hall, 1996' does not contain any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on political corruption and a murder investigation, with no elements related to transgender identity or experiences present in its plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
City Hall (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which character genders could be swapped.
City Hall (1996) is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing the race of its characters, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.9
Critic Ratings
6.0
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