4.1
Viewer Rating
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Turnabout: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers (1993)
Turnabout: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers (1993)
Overview
Documentary about the Yale Puppeteers. A bit eccentric, certainly off beat and creative, the puppeteers and their story - as well as their place in history - is meticulously documented and tugs at the heartstrings.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.1
Overview
Documentary about the Yale Puppeteers. A bit eccentric, certainly off beat and creative, the puppeteers and their story - as well as their place in history - is meticulously documented and tugs at the heartstrings.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's central subject, the historical narrative of a group of artists, does not inherently align with a specific political ideology, and without further plot details, there is no clear indication of explicit promotion of either progressive or conservative viewpoints.
This historical documentary about the Yale Puppeteers reflects the traditional representation of its subjects, who were primarily white males from the early to mid-20th century. The narrative focuses on their story without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
Turnabout: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers documents the lives and artistic careers of the titular group, composed of gay men whose romantic partnerships were central to their communal living and creative collaboration. The film portrays their queer identities with dignity, showcasing their achievements and the integral role of their relationships in their unique artistic journey, affirming the worth of their lives and love.
The film 'Turnabout: The Story of the Yale Puppeteers' focuses on the lives and artistic endeavors of the Yale Puppeteers, a group of gay men. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present within the narrative, leading to a determination of N/A for its portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a documentary about the historical group known as The Yale Puppeteers, who were all men. There is no indication or historical record suggesting that any of these real-life figures were portrayed on screen as a different gender.
The film depicts real historical figures, the Yale Puppeteers, who were white. The actors cast to portray these individuals in the 1993 film are also white, aligning with their documented historical race.
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