Documentary  •  2023  •  87 min  •  Teen (13+)

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023)

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Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023)


Rating & Dimensions

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

Viewer Rating
8.2

Overview

Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documentary spotlights the TV pioneer's legacy of equality.


Starring Cast

Ed Sullivan  •   Smokey Robinson  •   Berry Gordy


Where to watch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Political: Leans Left
Confidence: Medium

The documentary celebrates Ed Sullivan's significant role in providing a national platform for Black artists, thereby challenging racial segregation and fostering cultural integration during a pivotal period in American history.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: High

The documentary explores the historical impact of Ed Sullivan's show, prominently featuring the experiences and contributions of Black artists. It offers a nuanced perspective on the era's entertainment landscape, highlighting diverse voices.

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 "Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan" does not feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the untold story of Ed Sullivan, with no elements related to transsexual identity or experiences present within the storyline or character arcs.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The documentary features real historical figures, including Ed Sullivan and prominent musicians, whose on-screen portrayals accurately reflect their historically documented genders. No characters established as one gender are depicted as a different gender.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary exploring the life of Ed Sullivan, featuring real historical figures. There is no indication that any historical figure or character is portrayed by an actor of a different race than their established historical identity.

Family Values: N/R

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


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.8
The Movie Database logo
6.8

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
10.0
Metacritic logo
8.3

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