6.0
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Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
Roman J. Israel, Esq. (2017)
Overview
Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.0
Overview
Hard-nosed liberal lawyer Roman J. Israel has been fighting the good fight forever while others take the credit. When his partner – the firm's frontman – has a heart attack, Israel suddenly takes on that role. He soon discovers some unsettling truths about the firm – truths that conflict with his values of helping the poor and dispossessed – and finds himself in an existential crisis that leads to extreme actions.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's dominant themes align with progressive values, centering on social justice, the plight of the marginalized within the legal system, and the importance of individual integrity in advocating for civil rights.
The film features a prominent Black actor in the lead role, contributing to visible diversity in its casting. The narrative explores themes of justice and idealism within a complex legal system, with the protagonist's identity and work implicitly touching upon DEI themes without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Roman J. Israel as a deeply moral and principled character whose ethical framework is implicitly rooted in Christian values, evidenced by his church attendance and scriptural references. His unwavering commitment to justice for the marginalized and his internal struggle are presented with sympathy, affirming the positive aspects of his faith-informed character.
The film 'Roman J. Israel, Esq.' does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the titular character, a defense attorney, and his professional and ethical challenges, without incorporating elements related to LGBTQ+ identity or experiences.
The film Roman J. Israel, Esq. does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or themes based on the information provided. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, leading to an N/A rating. No character arcs or story plots related to transgender identity are present.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Roman J. Israel, Esq." features an original screenplay and characters, not adapting any prior source material or historical figures. Therefore, no characters were established as a different gender before this film's creation.
Roman J. Israel, Esq. is an original film with characters created specifically for its screenplay. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical versions of these characters to establish a baseline for a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.5
6.3
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5.5
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