7.1
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Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Friendly Persuasion (1956)
Overview
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.1
Overview
The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It's not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores the complex moral dilemma of pacifism during wartime, respecting individual conscience while acknowledging the challenges of self-preservation and duty, resulting in a neutral stance that balances competing viewpoints.
Friendly Persuasion features a traditional cast that aligns with its historical setting, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative explores themes of pacifism and family during the Civil War, presenting traditional identities neutrally without explicit critique.
Secondary
The film portrays the Quaker faith, a Christian denomination, with deep respect and nuance, focusing on the Birdwell family's sincere adherence to pacifism and their moral struggles during the Civil War. It highlights the dignity and strength of their convictions, even when challenged by external violence and internal conflict, positioning the audience to sympathize with their principled stand.
Friendly Persuasion does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a Quaker family's life and their pacifist beliefs during the Civil War, making the portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements not applicable to this film.
Friendly Persuasion is a historical drama centered on a Quaker family's experiences during the Civil War. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1956 film "Friendly Persuasion" adapts Jessamyn West's novel without altering the gender of any established characters. All main characters retain their original genders from the source material.
The film 'Friendly Persuasion' (1956) is an adaptation of a novel set during the American Civil War, depicting a Quaker family in Indiana. All major characters, canonically established as white within the historical and source context, are portrayed by white actors in the film.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.7
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