6.0
Viewer Rating
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Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996)
Norma Jean & Marilyn (1996)
Overview
This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
This film follows Norma Jean from her simple, ambitious youth to her sex star pinnacle and back down. She moves from lover to lover in order to further her career. She finds fame but never happiness, only knowing seduction but not love.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
This film's dominant themes align with progressive values by critiquing the systemic objectification and exploitation of women within the entertainment industry, and exploring the devastating impact on an individual's identity and mental health.
The movie presents a biographical account of Marilyn Monroe, featuring casting that adheres to historical accuracy without explicit DEI-driven recasting of traditional roles. The narrative examines the challenges and exploitation experienced by women within a patriarchal Hollywood system, offering an indirect critique of these structures rather than a central, explicit focus on DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Norma Jean & Marilyn" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on Marilyn Monroe's heterosexual relationships and career, thus there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of LGBTQ+ representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This film is a biopic about Marilyn Monroe, focusing on her historical life. There are no instances where a real historical figure, canonically established as one gender, is portrayed as a different gender.
The film is a biographical drama about Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Mortenson), a real historical figure who was white. Both Norma Jean and Marilyn are portrayed by white actresses (Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino, respectively), aligning with the historical record. No other significant historical figures are depicted as a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.1
Critic Ratings
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