8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Disclosure (2020)
Disclosure (2020)
Overview
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
An investigation of how Hollywood's fabled stories have deeply influenced how Americans feel about transgender people, and how transgender people have been taught to feel about themselves.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Disclosure is rated as Clearly Left (-2) because its central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing the systemic misrepresentation of transgender people in media and advocating for authentic representation and social acceptance.
This documentary focuses on the history of transgender representation in film and television, featuring an extensive cast of transgender individuals sharing their experiences and insights. The narrative critically examines how traditional media portrayals have impacted the transgender community, highlighting the need for authentic and respectful representation.
Secondary
Disclosure critically examines Hollywood's historical portrayal of transgender people, highlighting the impact of harmful stereotypes while centering trans voices. The film affirms the dignity, complexity, and agency of trans individuals, advocating for respectful and empathetic media representation and ultimately validating queer identity.
Disclosure offers a powerful and affirming critique of transgender representation in media. It empowers trans voices to dissect harmful stereotypes and advocate for authentic portrayals, ultimately promoting dignity and understanding for trans individuals and their experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Disclosure is a documentary film that examines the history of transgender representation in media. It does not feature fictional characters or historical figures whose gender has been altered from established canon or history within the film itself.
Disclosure is a documentary featuring interviews with real individuals and analysis of existing media portrayals. It does not adapt fictional characters or historical figures in a narrative sense, thus the concept of a 'race swap' as defined does not apply to its content.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
9.8
7.9
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