6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Birth of a Nation (2016)
The Birth of a Nation (2016)
Overview
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
Nat Turner, a former slave in America, leads a liberation movement in 1831 to free African-Americans in Virginia that results in a violent retaliation from whites.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film explicitly critiques systemic racism and the institution of slavery, championing a violent rebellion as a necessary act of liberation against oppression, which aligns with progressive ideology.
This historical drama centers on Nat Turner's slave rebellion, featuring a predominantly Black cast in roles that reflect the historical context. The narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures by portraying white slave owners as antagonists, making themes of racial justice and anti-oppression central to the film's message.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a complex force, condemning its hypocritical use by enslavers to justify oppression, while simultaneously affirming its power as a source of liberation and divine inspiration for Nat Turner and the enslaved. The narrative aligns with the dignity of faith when used to fight injustice, positioning the audience to sympathize with the religiously motivated rebellion.
The Birth of a Nation (2016) is a historical drama centered on Nat Turner's slave rebellion. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does its narrative engage with queer identity in any capacity. Therefore, the portrayal is N/A.
The film "The Birth of a Nation" (2016) is a historical drama depicting Nat Turner's slave rebellion. Based on its plot and historical context, there are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the film. Consequently, the overall portrayal of transsexual characters and themes is rated as N/A (No depiction).
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting real events and figures, most notably Nat Turner. There are no instances where a historically established character is portrayed with a different gender.
The film is a historical drama based on the real-life Nat Turner's slave rebellion. The main historical figures, including Nat Turner, Samuel Turner, and Elizabeth Turner, are portrayed by actors whose races align with the documented historical races of these individuals.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.6
6.6
Critic Ratings
7.2
6.9
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