8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Rockers (1979)
Rockers (1979)
Overview
Horsemouth, a drummer living in a ghetto of Kingston, plans to make money selling records. After his prized motorcycle is stolen, his plans fall through and he's forced to adapt.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Horsemouth, a drummer living in a ghetto of Kingston, plans to make money selling records. After his prized motorcycle is stolen, his plans fall through and he's forced to adapt.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques economic exploitation and systemic injustice faced by the working class, championing community solidarity and cultural resistance as solutions against oppressive capitalist structures.
The film authentically portrays a non-white culture through its casting of Jamaican reggae musicians and personalities. Its narrative focuses on the experiences and struggles within this community, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "Rockers" (1979) primarily focuses on the Jamaican reggae music scene and the struggles of its artists. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present in the narrative, resulting in no specific portrayal to evaluate.
There is insufficient information available to assess the film's portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. The provided details about 'Rockers, 1979' do not include any specific plot points or character descriptions that would allow for an evaluation of transgender representation.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Rockers (1979) is an original film featuring real musicians playing characters that align with their own genders. There is no indication of pre-existing source material or legacy characters whose gender was altered for this production.
Rockers (1979) is an original film featuring real-life reggae musicians playing characters created for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon for these characters that would allow for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.1
Critic Ratings
10.0
N/A
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