Drama  •  1961  •  72 min

The Exiles (1961)

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The Exiles (1961)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High

Viewer Rating
7.2

Overview

The story of one night in the lives of a group of young Native American men and women who have left their reservations and are now living in the Bunker Hill district of Los Angeles.


Starring Cast

Yvonne Williams  •   Homer Nish  •   Tom Reynolds


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis, through its raw and empathetic portrayal of the struggles of urban Native Americans, implicitly promotes an understanding of systemic issues and the human cost of historical displacement and marginalization, aligning with progressive ideology.

Diversity: High
Confidence: Medium

The movie exclusively features Native American actors portraying characters from their community, a significant representational choice for its time. Its narrative deeply explores the challenges of alienation and cultural identity faced by this marginalized group within a dominant society, offering a strong critique of the societal structures that contribute to their experiences.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The Exiles is a documentary-style film chronicling the lives of young Native Americans in 1950s Los Angeles. Its narrative centers on themes of displacement, cultural identity, and urban struggles. The film does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on the specific experiences of its Native American subjects.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'The Exiles' (1961) documents a day in the lives of young Native Americans living in the Bunker Hill district of Los Angeles, focusing on their struggles with cultural identity and urban life. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transgender identity.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Exiles (1961) is a docu-fiction film featuring original characters inspired by real individuals and their experiences. It is not an adaptation of pre-existing source material with established characters, nor does it portray specific historical figures whose gender could be swapped.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The Exiles is a docudrama focusing on the lives of young Native Americans in Los Angeles. The film features real Native American individuals portraying characters of their own race, consistent with the film's subject matter. There is no prior source material or historical record establishing these characters as a different race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.2

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.6
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6.2

Critic Ratings

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8.9
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N/A

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