8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Zelig (1983)
Zelig (1983)
Overview
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Fictional documentary about the life of human chameleon Leonard Zelig, a man who becomes a celebrity in the 1920s due to his ability to look and act like whoever is around him. Clever editing places Zelig in real newsreel footage of Woodrow Wilson, Babe Ruth, and others.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film explores themes of identity, conformity, and the human desire for acceptance through a psychological and satirical lens. Its solution is individualistic and therapeutic, focusing on self-acceptance rather than advocating for a specific political ideology or societal reform, leading to a neutral rating.
The movie 'Zelig' features traditional casting without explicit DEI-driven choices. Its narrative focuses on themes of identity and conformity through satire, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The film portrays Zelig, a Jewish character, struggling with identity and societal pressures, including antisemitism. The narrative satirizes prejudice and ultimately affirms Zelig's journey towards self-acceptance, clearly condemning bigotry against Jewish people.
Zelig does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The film's narrative centers on the protagonist's unique psychological condition and his journey of self-discovery, without engaging with aspects of sexual orientation or gender identity.
The film "Zelig" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on Leonard Zelig, a man who physically and psychologically transforms to blend in with those around him, a condition related to identity and conformity rather than gender identity. Therefore, there is no depiction to evaluate regarding transsexual portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Zelig is an original film and does not adapt characters from pre-existing source material, historical records, or previous installments. All characters were created for this film, thus precluding any gender swaps.
Zelig is an original film from 1983, not an adaptation of prior source material or a biopic. Its characters, including Leonard Zelig and Dr. Eudora Fletcher, were created for this movie, thus lacking a pre-established canonical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.7
N/A
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