7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sidewalk Stories (1989)
Sidewalk Stories (1989)
Overview
A New York City street artist rescues a baby girl after her father is murdered. He then sets off to find the mother, but has to first learn how to care for the child. Ultimately he ends up in a horse drawn chase for the murderers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
7.3
Overview
A New York City street artist rescues a baby girl after her father is murdered. He then sets off to find the mother, but has to first learn how to care for the child. Ultimately he ends up in a horse drawn chase for the murderers.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
HBO MaxDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central subject matter, focusing on the struggles of the homeless and marginalized, and its implicit critique of societal indifference, aligns with progressive values of social justice and empathy for the vulnerable.
This film features a predominantly Black cast, led by its Black director and star, offering a diverse perspective on urban life. Its narrative explores universal themes of poverty and human connection, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Sidewalk Stories is a silent film centered on a homeless artist who becomes the guardian of an abandoned baby. The narrative focuses on themes of poverty, survival, and the bond between the artist and child in New York City. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes present within the film's storyline.
Sidewalk Stories (1989) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a homeless artist and an abandoned child, with no elements related to transgender identity present in the plot or character arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Sidewalk Stories is an original film from 1989, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this specific film, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Sidewalk Stories is an original film from 1989, not an adaptation of existing material or a depiction of historical figures. Therefore, no characters have a pre-established canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.2
7.4
Critic Ratings
7.9
6.6
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