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Desert Flower (2009)

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Desert Flower (2009)

Overview

The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
6.3

Overview

The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly condemns Female Genital Mutilation as a severe human rights violation and champions women's bodily autonomy and empowerment, aligning with core progressive ideologies and social justice advocacy.

The movie centers on the biographical story of a Black African woman, featuring a cast that reflects the diverse international settings of her life. The narrative explores her personal journey and advocacy, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities.

Secondary

The film "Desert Flower" is a biographical drama focusing on Waris Dirie's life, her experiences with female genital mutilation, and her advocacy against it. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, the portrayal is N/A.

The film 'Desert Flower' is a biographical drama centered on Waris Dirie's life, her fight against female genital mutilation, and her career as a model. It does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity, rendering a portrayal assessment not applicable.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Desert Flower is a biographical film based on the autobiography of Waris Dirie. All major characters, including Waris Dirie herself, are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life or autobiographical counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.

The film is a biopic of Waris Dirie, a Somali woman. The character of Waris Dirie is portrayed by Liya Kebede, an Ethiopian actress. Both Waris Dirie and Liya Kebede are Black, aligning the on-screen portrayal with the historical figure's race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.3
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7.5

Critic Ratings

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5.0
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5.4

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