5.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Voodoo Macbeth (2021)
Voodoo Macbeth (2021)
Overview
In 1936 Harlem, the first all-Black cast to perform Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', directed by a young and arrogant Orson Welles, battles to make it to opening night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
5.7
Overview
In 1936 Harlem, the first all-Black cast to perform Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', directed by a young and arrogant Orson Welles, battles to make it to opening night.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film's central narrative explicitly critiques systemic racial barriers and celebrates the collective artistic achievement and identity affirmation of Black artists during a period of intense segregation, supported by a progressive government initiative.
This film is an adaptation of 'Voodoo Macbeth,' a production historically recognized for its explicit race-swapping of traditionally white Shakespearean roles with Black actors, demonstrating intentional DEI-driven casting. While the casting is a significant statement of diversity, the narrative itself does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center a strong DEI message beyond the casting choices.
Secondary
The film depicts the 1936 'Voodoo Macbeth' production, which famously cast Black actors in roles such as Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, characters canonically established as white in Shakespeare's original play. By recreating these scenes, the film portrays canonically white characters as a different race.
Due to the complete absence of information regarding LGBTQ+ characters or themes in the provided details for 'Voodoo Macbeth,' it is not possible to make an assessment of their portrayal or net impact. An evaluation cannot be accurately determined without relevant content information.
Currently, there is not enough information available to assess the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in Voodoo Macbeth. The provided details lack any relevant plot points or character descriptions to make an accurate determination.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is an adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, which has characters with established genders. However, without character roles for the listed cast members, it's impossible to determine if any canonical character's gender was swapped.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
5.0
Critic Ratings
7.1
4.5
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