Documentary  •  2024  •  83 min

State of Silence (2024)

State of Silence poster

State of Silence (2024)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.0

Overview

A compelling look at the dangerous, continuing risks committed journalists face in Mexico, where reporting on their country’s corruption and “narco politics” has led to the silencing and killing of some of their peers.


Starring Cast

Jan-Albert Hootsen


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Low

The film critically examines the systemic violence and impunity faced by journalists, highlighting the profound impact on press freedom and democratic societies. It advocates for greater accountability and protection for those who report the truth.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

The documentary focuses on the critical issue of journalistic safety without explicitly centering its narrative on diversity, equity, and inclusion themes. The portrayal of identities remains neutral, and the casting does not feature explicit DEI-driven choices.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/R

There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film does not present identifiable transgender characters or themes. No information is available to suggest any portrayal of transsexual identity within the narrative, indicating an absence of relevant plot points or character arcs.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: N/R

There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

State of Silence is a documentary that features real individuals, including journalist Jan-Albert Hootsen, appearing as themselves. The film does not involve fictional characters or historical figures being portrayed by actors of a different race. Therefore, no race swaps are present.

Family Values: N/R

There is not enough publicly available information for AI to assess this category for this movie.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.0
The Movie Database logo
7.0

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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