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Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)

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Judas and the Black Messiah (2021)

Overview

Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

Bill O'Neal infiltrates the Black Panthers on the orders of FBI Agent Mitchell and J. Edgar Hoover. As Black Panther Chairman Fred Hampton ascends—falling for a fellow revolutionary en route—a battle wages for O’Neal’s soul.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Primary

The film explicitly critiques systemic racism and government suppression of civil rights, validating the revolutionary efforts of the Black Panther Party and its leader Fred Hampton against state oppression.

The movie features a cast that accurately reflects its historical subject matter, centering on Black historical figures. Its narrative explicitly critiques systemic racism and government oppression, portraying white authority figures as antagonists in the struggle for Black liberation.

Secondary

The film "Judas and the Black Messiah" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the historical events of the Black Panther Party and the FBI's infiltration, without incorporating elements related to queer identity or experiences, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

Judas and the Black Messiah is a historical drama centered on Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party. The film does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes, thus having no impact on their portrayal.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is a biographical drama depicting real historical figures. All significant characters, including Fred Hampton, William O'Neal, and Deborah Johnson, are portrayed with their historically documented genders, aligning with the source material.

The film is a historical drama based on real figures like Fred Hampton and William O'Neal. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical figures they represent, or with the established racial context of the period.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.4
The Movie Database logo
7.3

Critic Ratings

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9.6
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8.4

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