7.0
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
How Angels are Born (1996)
How Angels are Born (1996)
Overview
Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this man had problems with the local drug lord. They end up in the house where a rich American citizen lives with his daughter.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Trans: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Two children flee together with a grown up from a slum in Rio because this man had problems with the local drug lord. They end up in the house where a rich American citizen lives with his daughter.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film is rated Left-Leaning (-1) because its dominant themes align with progressive values, portraying the devastating consequences of socio-economic inequality and urban violence as a critique of systemic issues rather than individual moral failings.
The film showcases significant diversity in its casting, accurately reflecting the marginalized communities central to its narrative. It delivers a powerful and central critique of social inequalities and systemic issues, deeply integrating themes of race, class, and disability into its core storytelling.
Secondary
How Angels are Born features Alaide, a transvestite woman, as a central and complex character. The film portrays her with dignity and empathy, exploring her humanity, loneliness, and desire for connection without resorting to harmful stereotypes or mockery. Her identity is presented as an integral part of her character, contributing to a net positive and affirming portrayal.
Due to the absence of specific narrative information or character details in the prompt, it is not possible to evaluate the film's portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, the net impact is categorized as N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is an original story with characters created for the movie. There is no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered.
This is an original Brazilian film from 1996, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters are original to this production, meaning there is no prior established canon or historical record for their race to be compared against. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
7.1
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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