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Documentary  •  1991  •  29 min

Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later (1991)

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Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later (1991)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0

Overview

Alanis Obomsawin turns her lens to Le Patro Le Prévost, a recreational centre in the Villeray quarter of Montreal. On the eve of its 80th anniversary in 1989, Le Patro is a vital focal point in the predominantly working-class neighbourhood. Beloved by the many generations who use the facilities and partake in activities daily, Le Patro encourages a strong sense of togetherness through principles of cooperation, respect and sharing. Obomsawin presents a tender portrait of a neighbourhood of diverse residents and the community centre many of them consider a second home.

Starring Cast

N/A

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by examining the historical legacy and impact of an institution on a community, consistent with director Alanis Obomsawin's established focus on Indigenous social justice and anti-colonial themes.

Diversity: High
Confidence: Medium

The movie features visible diversity through its focus on Indigenous subjects, which is integral to its content rather than a recasting effort. Its narrative strongly critiques traditional power structures and centers on Indigenous issues, making DEI themes explicit and central to its storytelling.

Secondary

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High

The film documents the 80-year history of Patro Le Prévost, a community center with historical ties to Catholic patronage, celebrating its enduring positive impact on the working-class neighborhood of Villeray. By highlighting the center's vital role in providing social and recreational services, the narrative implicitly affirms the positive contributions stemming from its Christian-rooted origins and ongoing community service.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

Based on the information provided, the film 'Le patro Le Prévost - 80 Years Later' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Therefore, an evaluation of its portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements is not applicable.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

This documentary by Alanis Obomsawin focuses on the history and community impact of the Patro Le Prévost center in Montreal. There is no information suggesting the inclusion of transsexual characters or themes within its narrative or subject matter, leading to a determination of N/A for trans portrayal.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary celebrating the 80th anniversary of a real community center, featuring historical figures and contemporary individuals. There is no indication that any historically established person's gender is portrayed differently on screen.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary focusing on a community center and its history, featuring real individuals and archival footage. It does not contain fictional characters or dramatic portrayals of historical figures that would allow for a race swap as defined.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.0

Critic Ratings

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