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Documentary  •  2017  •  87 min

We Don't Need a Map (2017)

We Don't Need a Map poster

We Don't Need a Map (2017)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Family Values: Leans Traditional
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
7.3

Overview

Filmmaker Warwick Thornton investigates our relationship to the Southern Cross, in this fun and thought provoking ride through Australia's cultural and political landscape.

Starring Cast

Trevor 'Reg' Abrahams  •   Adam Briggs  •   Timmy Burarrwanga

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a progressive critique of colonial history and national identity, advocating for Indigenous perspectives and decolonization.

Diversity: High
Confidence: High

This film features a cast predominantly composed of Indigenous Australian individuals, focusing on their cultural perspectives. The narrative explicitly critiques traditional interpretations of national symbols, highlighting Indigenous resistance and ancient culture, thereby challenging dominant narratives and making DEI themes central to its storytelling.

Secondary

Family Values: Leans Traditional
Confidence: High

The film, a documentary on Indigenous identity and the Southern Cross, emphasizes the importance of elders, ancestral knowledge, and community bonds as a form of extended family, portraying these multigenerational connections and respect for tradition positively.

Christianity: Negative
Confidence: High

The film critically examines the historical role of Christianity as a colonial force in Australia, highlighting its part in the suppression of Indigenous culture and spirituality. The narrative frames its institutional impact as problematic and oppressive.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

We Don't Need a Map is a documentary that delves into the cultural significance of the Southern Cross constellation for Indigenous Australians, exploring themes of identity, colonialism, and heritage. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, focusing instead on broader Indigenous Australian perspectives and history.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The documentary 'We Don't Need a Map' delves into the complex history and cultural significance of the Southern Cross symbol for Indigenous Australians. It examines themes of identity, colonialism, and national symbolism through interviews and historical context. The film does not feature any identifiable transgender characters or explore transgender themes within its narrative.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary exploring the cultural significance of the Southern Cross constellation, featuring interviews with real individuals and discussing historical context. It does not involve fictional characters or dramatic portrayals of historical figures where a gender swap could occur.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film is a documentary exploring the history and symbolism of the Aboriginal flag, featuring real Indigenous Australian individuals discussing their heritage. It does not adapt fictional characters or historical figures with altered racial portrayals.

Hinduism: N/A
Confidence: High

Not depicted in the film.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.3

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.8
The Movie Database logo
6.7

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
8.3
Metacritic logo
N/A

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