6.5
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Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story (1994)
Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story (1994)
Overview
MARY is based on the true life story of Mary MacKillop who in the 1860s began an order of nuns to teach poor Catholic children in rural Australia. When she refused to obey the local Bishop, she was ex-communicated. More than 100 years later, in 1995, she was beatified as Australia's first saint. The film follows her tumultuous journey.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.5
Overview
MARY is based on the true life story of Mary MacKillop who in the 1860s began an order of nuns to teach poor Catholic children in rural Australia. When she refused to obey the local Bishop, she was ex-communicated. More than 100 years later, in 1995, she was beatified as Australia's first saint. The film follows her tumultuous journey.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
The film leans right-leaning (+1) because while it critiques institutional failings and champions the poor, its solution emphasizes individual moral courage, unwavering faith, and the eventual internal vindication within a traditional religious framework, rather than advocating for broader systemic or political change.
The film, a biographical account of Mary MacKillop, features traditional casting that accurately reflects the historical period and figures. Its narrative focuses on her personal and institutional struggles within the 19th-century Catholic Church, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering modern DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Mary MacKillop's Catholic faith with profound respect, highlighting her unwavering dedication, compassion, and resilience in serving the poor and establishing schools. While it depicts conflicts with certain church authorities, the narrative consistently affirms Mary's virtuous interpretation and practice of Christianity, positioning her as a heroic figure whose faith drives her positive actions.
The film "Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story" is a biographical drama focusing on the life of Australian nun Mary MacKillop. No identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes are present within the narrative, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'Mary: The Mary MacKillop Story' is a historical biography centered on the life of an Australian nun. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, the film has no depiction of transgender identity, resulting in a net impact of N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a historical biopic about Mary MacKillop, a real-life female historical figure. There is no evidence or historical record suggesting that any established historical character in the film was portrayed with a different gender on screen.
Mary MacKillop was a real historical figure of Scottish descent, born in Australia, making her unequivocally white. The film portrays her with a white actress, Lucy Bell, aligning with her historical race. No race swaps are identified for other significant characters.
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