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Salvador (1986)

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Salvador (1986)

Overview

In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

Viewer Rating
7.6

Overview

In 1980, an American journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War becomes entangled with both the leftist guerrilla groups and the right-wing military dictatorship while trying to rescue his girlfriend and her children.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Philo logoPhilo
Apple TV logoApple TV
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly critiques US foreign policy and military intervention in El Salvador, portraying the US government as complicit in human rights abuses and supporting a brutal regime, which aligns with a clearly left-leaning perspective.

The movie features traditional casting for its primary American protagonists. Its narrative critiques US foreign policy and military actions in Central America, highlighting the plight of the Salvadoran people, which offers a subtle critique of power structures rather than an explicit negative portrayal of traditional identities.

Secondary

The film portrays Catholic figures like Archbishop Óscar Romero and American nuns with profound respect and sympathy, highlighting their moral courage and dedication to justice amidst brutal political violence. The narrative strongly condemns the atrocities committed against them, positioning their faith as a source of strength and compassion.

The film 'Salvador, 1986' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is solely centered on the political and social turmoil of the Salvadoran Civil War, offering no portrayal of queer identity.

Based on available information, the film 'Salvador, 1986' does not appear to feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative primarily focuses on political conflict and journalism during the Salvadoran Civil War, without incorporating specific LGBTQ+ storylines or representations.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film 'Salvador' is a historical drama based on real events and individuals, as well as fictionalized characters. There is no evidence of any character, historical or canonical, being portrayed with a different gender than originally established.

Salvador is an original story based on real events and a real person's experiences, not an adaptation of a work with pre-established character races. The main characters' portrayals align with their historical or intended racial backgrounds.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.6

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.3
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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9.0
Metacritic logo
6.9

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