6.9
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On the Basis of Sex (2018)
On the Basis of Sex (2018)
Overview
Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic gender discrimination embedded in law and advocating for equal rights through legal reform, aligning with a clearly left perspective.
The movie features a cast that largely reflects the historical figures it portrays, without explicit race or gender swaps for traditionally white roles. However, its narrative is deeply centered on the explicit critique of a patriarchal legal system and societal gender discrimination, highlighting the struggle for equality.
Secondary
The film 'On the Basis of Sex' chronicles Ruth Bader Ginsburg's pivotal role in challenging gender discrimination laws. Its narrative is entirely dedicated to the legal and social aspects of gender equality, and it does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes.
The film 'On the Basis of Sex' chronicles Ruth Bader Ginsburg's early legal career and her advocacy against sex-based discrimination, primarily concerning gender roles and biological sex. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it address issues related to gender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic depicting real historical figures. All major characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical counterparts, thus containing no gender swaps.
The film is a biopic about real historical figures, primarily Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her contemporaries. All depicted historical characters are portrayed by actors of the same race as the documented historical individuals.
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