3.4
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Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age (1971)
Walt Whitman: Poet for a New Age (1971)
Overview
An introduction to Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
3.4
Overview
An introduction to Walt Whitman, American poet, essayist, and journalist. A world poet-a latter-day successor to Homer, Virgil, Dante, and Shakespeare.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's title, 'Poet for a New Age,' suggests an emphasis on Walt Whitman's revolutionary and forward-thinking aspects, highlighting his role in challenging societal and poetic norms and promoting a vision of democratic inclusivity and individual liberation, which aligns with progressive values.
This documentary about the historical figure Walt Whitman features traditional casting that aligns with the historical context. The narrative focuses on the poet's life and work without explicitly critiquing or negatively portraying traditional identities.
Secondary
The documentary explores Walt Whitman's life and work, including the homoerotic themes prevalent in his poetry and his personal relationships. It frames his queer identity as integral to his artistic vision and his role as a 'Poet for a New Age,' depicting these aspects with dignity and complexity, thus affirming their significance.
The film presents Walt Whitman's critique of organized Christianity, particularly its dogmatism and perceived hypocrisy, as a central aspect of his progressive spiritual and philosophical development. The narrative aligns with Whitman's departure from traditional Christian doctrine in favor of a more expansive, inclusive spirituality.
The film, a documentary about Walt Whitman, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, it has no direct portrayal to evaluate within the given framework.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This 1971 documentary focuses on the historical figure Walt Whitman. There is no evidence or historical record suggesting that Whitman or any other established historical character featured in the film is portrayed as a different gender than their historical identity.
This 1971 film is a biographical work about Walt Whitman, a real historical figure. There is no evidence or historical record to suggest that Walt Whitman, a canonically white historical figure, was portrayed by an actor of a different race in this production.
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