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Documentary, History, War  •  2007  •  90 min  •  Older Kids (7+)

Last Stand of the 300 (2007)

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Last Stand of the 300 (2007)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Family Values: Mixed
Viewer Rating
7.0

Overview

Last Stand of the 300 is a 2007 historical documentary that recounts the legendary Battle of Thermopylae, spotlighting the Spartans' brave resistance against the Persian army. While the film frames its story in traditional heroic terms, its depiction of a Black actor playing a historically white Spartan introduces a progressive DEI element. This choice, alongside a generally heroic but historically narrow lens, tips the cultural balance toward a Leans Progressive label due to casting diversity without critiquing historical or gendered norms.

Starring Cast

Jeffery A. Baker  •   Orion Barnes  •   Erin Bennett

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High

The film's narrative, centered on the Battle of Thermopylae, champions themes of martial valor, extreme patriotism, and self-sacrifice in defense of a specific cultural identity against an external threat, aligning with conservative values.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

The movie demonstrates significant DEI through its casting choices, notably by portraying a historical Spartan warrior with a Black actor. However, its narrative maintains a traditional framing, focusing on the heroic actions of the male protagonists without critiquing traditional identities.

Secondary

Race Swap: Yes
Confidence: Medium

Dienekes, a Spartan warrior historically understood as Caucasian/White, is portrayed by a Black actor. This constitutes a race swap for a historically established character.

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: High

The film focuses on a historical battle and military culture, providing no meaningful narrative content or explicit portrayal of family structures, roles, or values within a domestic context.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

This film is a historical documentary focusing on the Battle of Thermopylae and the Spartan warriors. Its narrative is centered on military strategy, historical events, and the figures involved. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the film's scope or plot.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Last Stand of the 300' is a historical documentary about the Battle of Thermopylae. It focuses on ancient military history and does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes. The narrative is entirely centered on historical events and figures, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a historical documentary-drama about the Battle of Thermopylae. All depicted historical figures, such as King Leonidas and his wife Gorgo, are portrayed with their historically established genders. There are no instances of characters whose gender was historically or canonically male being portrayed as female, or vice-versa.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted with any significant narrative weight or focus.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.4
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6.7

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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