7.0
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Where's My Roy Cohn? (2019)
Where's My Roy Cohn? (2019)
Overview
Roy Cohn personified the dark arts of American politics, turning empty vessels into dangerous demagogues - from Joseph McCarthy to his final project, Donald J. Trump. This thriller-like exposé connects the dots, revealing how a deeply troubled master manipulator shaped our current American nightmare.
Starring Cast
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.0
Overview
Roy Cohn personified the dark arts of American politics, turning empty vessels into dangerous demagogues - from Joseph McCarthy to his final project, Donald J. Trump. This thriller-like exposé connects the dots, revealing how a deeply troubled master manipulator shaped our current American nightmare.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film critically examines the life and influence of Roy Cohn, a controversial right-wing lawyer, focusing on his ruthless tactics, abuse of power, and lasting impact on American politics, thereby aligning with a left-leaning critique of such figures and methods.
The documentary 'Where's My Roy Cohn?' features a traditional representation of its historical subjects, focusing on the actual individuals involved without intentional DEI-driven casting. The narrative critically examines a prominent white male figure based on his specific actions and character, rather than presenting an explicit DEI critique of traditional identities as a central theme.
Secondary
The documentary explores the life of Roy Cohn, including his closeted homosexuality and his death from AIDS, which he publicly denied. The film presents these aspects as crucial to understanding his complex and hypocritical character, factually documenting the personal cost of his denial and the societal pressures he faced, without taking a strong stance to affirm or denigrate LGBTQ+ identity itself.
The film explores Roy Cohn's complex Jewish identity and his navigation of antisemitic environments in American politics. By depicting the societal prejudices he encountered and his often self-serving relationship with his heritage, the narrative implicitly condemns antisemitism, thus positioning the audience against bigotry towards Judaism.
The film "Where's My Roy Cohn?" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the life and career of Roy Cohn, a prominent lawyer, without depicting any elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
This documentary focuses on the real historical figure Roy Cohn and other real individuals. All historical figures are portrayed with their documented genders, thus no gender swaps occur.
This film is a documentary about the real historical figure Roy Cohn and features other real individuals. Documentaries typically use archival footage or interviews with the actual people, not actors portraying them in a way that would constitute a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.0
5.4
Critic Ratings
8.7
7.0
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