Progressive
8.1
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(2017)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Ho! Kanada (1995)
Ho! Kanada (1995)
Overview
What do the Japanese see in Canada? What's the magnetic pull from the Far East? And what's our take on this land of ours? Bolstering our feeling of national pride comes naturally after watching the Japanese embrace the country. The film follows Masaaki Kagami, a Japanese transplanted in Alberta. He specializes in making souvenir videos for Japanese tourists. HO! KANADA is an investigation of national stereotypes. The film records the way the Japanese see us, and how we see them and ourselves.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
What do the Japanese see in Canada? What's the magnetic pull from the Far East? And what's our take on this land of ours? Bolstering our feeling of national pride comes naturally after watching the Japanese embrace the country. The film follows Masaaki Kagami, a Japanese transplanted in Alberta. He specializes in making souvenir videos for Japanese tourists. HO! KANADA is an investigation of national stereotypes. The film records the way the Japanese see us, and how we see them and ourselves.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis is a systemic critique of Canadian nationalism and the media's role in constructing national identity, aligning with a progressive deconstruction of established narratives and institutions.
The documentary 'Ho! Kanada' features a visibly diverse range of individuals, reflecting the multifaceted nature of Canadian identity. Its narrative subtly explores and critiques traditional perspectives on national identity, incorporating diverse viewpoints without explicitly centering on a negative portrayal of traditional groups.
Secondary
The film critically examines the historical role of Christian institutions in Canada, particularly concerning their involvement in colonialism and the suppression of Indigenous cultures, highlighting problematic aspects of institutional power.
Based on the provided input, there is no information available to assess the presence or portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes in 'Ho! Kanada'. Therefore, the net impact is rated as N/A.
Ho! Kanada is a documentary that explores Canadian identity and culture through a road trip across the country. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or subject matter.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a documentary film, "Ho! Kanada" primarily features real individuals and archival footage, rather than fictional characters or historical figures reinterpreted from source material. The concept of a gender swap, as defined, does not apply to this type of film.
As a 1995 documentary, "Ho! Kanada" features real individuals and archival footage rather than fictional characters with pre-established canonical races from source material. The concept of a race swap, as defined, does not apply to this type of film.
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