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Documentary, Adventure  •  1957  •  120 min

Search for Paradise (1957)

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Search for Paradise (1957)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Buddhism: Positive
Hinduism: Positive
Islam: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8

Overview

Lowell Thomas travels across Europe and the Middle East on his way to attend the coronation of King Mahendra in Nepal.

Starring Cast

Robert Merrill  •   James S. Parker  •   Lowell Thomas

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

This Cinerama travelogue is primarily focused on showcasing global landscapes, diverse cultures, and natural wonders through visual spectacle. It lacks any explicit political thesis or advocacy, making its core subject matter and narrative apolitical.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

This 1957 travelogue naturally features diverse populations from the various non-Western regions it explores, contributing to visible diversity. However, it does not involve intentional recasting of traditionally white roles. The narrative maintains a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities, consistent with its genre and era, without explicit critique or central DEI themes.

Secondary

Buddhism: Positive
Confidence: High

Buddhist monasteries, rituals, and the spiritual lives of adherents in Nepal and the Himalayas are depicted with reverence, highlighting the ancient traditions and their cultural significance.

Hinduism: Positive
Confidence: High

Hindu temples, festivals, and spiritual practices are presented as vibrant and essential elements of the cultural tapestry in regions like Nepal, reflecting a positive and appreciative view.

Islam: Positive
Confidence: High

The film respectfully portrays Islamic culture and practices as an integral part of life in regions like Kashmir, showcasing mosques and daily customs with an appreciative lens.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

This Cinerama travelogue from 1957 primarily presents scenic views and cultural vignettes from various global locations. Its documentary format does not include identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction relevant to the rubric.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

Search for Paradise (1957) is a Cinerama travelogue documentary. It does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as its primary focus is on presenting exotic locales and experiences to the audience.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

Search for Paradise (1957) is a Cinerama travelogue film, not a narrative adaptation with named, established characters from source material or historical figures. Therefore, it does not contain any gender swaps.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

Search for Paradise (1957) is a Cinerama travelogue/documentary film showcasing various real-world locations and cultures. It does not feature fictional characters or specific historical figures with pre-established canonical races from source material, thus precluding the possibility of a race swap.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.1
The Movie Database logo
6.5

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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