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Radio Rebel (2012)

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Radio Rebel (2012)

Overview

High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
5.9

Overview

High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central narrative champions individual expression and authenticity against arbitrary authority and social hierarchies, promoting inclusivity and empowering marginalized voices, which aligns with left-leaning social justice themes.

The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast, including a prominent role for a South Asian actress. Its narrative, however, focuses on themes of individuality and social dynamics in a high school environment, without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.

Secondary

Radio Rebel does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a high school student's journey of self-discovery through an anonymous radio persona, with no elements related to queer identity present in the story.

Based on available information and the film's plot, "Radio Rebel" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a high school student's secret identity as a radio host, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Radio Rebel is an adaptation of the novel "Shrinking Violet." The film's main characters, including the protagonist Tara Adams, maintain the same genders as established in the source material, with no significant gender changes for named roles.

The film "Radio Rebel" is an adaptation of the novel "Shrinking Violet." There is no widely established canonical or historical race for the characters in the source material that was altered in the film adaptation. Casting choices do not contradict any explicitly defined racial characteristics from the novel.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.7
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6.2

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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