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Nothing But a Man (1964)

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Nothing But a Man (1964)

Overview

A proud black man and his school-teacher wife face discriminatory challenges in 1960s America.


Starring Cast


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Progressive

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.4

Overview

A proud black man and his school-teacher wife face discriminatory challenges in 1960s America.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film is rated -1 (Left-Leaning) because its central narrative powerfully exposes the dehumanizing effects of systemic racism and economic injustice on Black Americans in the Jim Crow South, aligning with core progressive values, despite its focus on individual and familial resilience as a solution.

The film features a cast predominantly composed of Black actors, reflecting its narrative focus on the experiences of a Black couple in the American South. The story explicitly critiques systemic racism and societal prejudice, portraying the challenges faced by its characters due to their racial identity.

Secondary

The film portrays the Black church as a central pillar of the community, providing moral guidance, support, and a sense of belonging amidst racial oppression. While individual religious characters exhibit human flaws, the faith itself is depicted as a source of strength and dignity for its adherents.

The film 'Nothing But a Man' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the struggles of a heterosexual Black couple against racism and poverty in the 1960s American South, with no elements pertaining to queer identity.

The film 'Nothing But a Man' (1964) does not feature any transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on the experiences of an African American couple navigating racial prejudice and economic hardship in the American South. Therefore, an evaluation of transsexual portrayal is not applicable.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

This film is an original screenplay, not an adaptation of existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there are no pre-established canonical or historical genders to be swapped.

This film is an original story with original characters, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, no characters were established as a different race in prior canon or history.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.9
The Movie Database logo
7.4

Critic Ratings

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9.8
Metacritic logo
8.7

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