3.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King of the Bingo Game (1999)
King of the Bingo Game (1999)
Overview
Harlem, 1943. Sonny is a struggling African American who frequents the bingo parlor in a desperate attempt to provide for his family in post-Depression era New York.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
3.7
Overview
Harlem, 1943. Sonny is a struggling African American who frequents the bingo parlor in a desperate attempt to provide for his family in post-Depression era New York.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic racism and economic oppression, portraying their devastating psychological impact on a marginalized individual.
The film faithfully adapts its source material by centering a Black protagonist, reflecting the original story's intent rather than a recast of a traditionally white role. The narrative provides a strong and central critique of systemic issues and the struggles faced by marginalized individuals, making these themes integral to the story's core.
Secondary
The film 'King of the Bingo Game' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, an assessment of its portrayal of queer identity is not applicable.
The film "King of the Bingo Game" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative, based on Ralph Ellison's short story, focuses on a young Black man's struggle with poverty and desperation, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts Ralph Ellison's short story of the same name. The central protagonist, Fred, remains male in the film, consistent with his portrayal in the original source material. No canonical character's gender was altered.
The film "King of the Bingo Game" is an adaptation of Ralph Ellison's short story. The protagonist in the source material is a Black man, and the actor portraying him in the 1999 film, Robert Hooks, is also Black. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
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