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The Legend of Nigger Charley (1972)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
The Legend of Nigger Charley poster

Overview

A trio of runaway slaves evade authorities in the Old West.


Starring Cast


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive

Overview

A trio of runaway slaves evade authorities in the Old West.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film's central conflict, the fight against systemic slavery and racial oppression, aligns with progressive values of social justice and liberation, leading to a left-leaning rating. While the solution emphasizes individual agency and self-reliance, the core critique of an oppressive system is decisive.

This film features a predominantly Black cast, centering its narrative on a Black protagonist in a genre historically dominated by white actors. The story explicitly critiques traditional power structures by portraying white oppressors as antagonists, with the core plot driven by themes of racial oppression and the fight for freedom.

Secondary

The film portrays white enslavers who profess Christianity while engaging in brutal and hypocritical acts. The narrative's framing condemns this misuse of faith to justify oppression, positioning the audience to recognize the bigotry and sympathize with its victims, rather than critiquing Christianity itself.

The film "The Legend of Nigger Charley" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the experiences of an escaped slave in the American West, with no elements related to queer identity or issues present in its plot or character arcs.

The film "The Legend of Nigger Charley" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on the escape and adventures of an enslaved man in the post-Civil War American South, with no elements related to transgender identity.

The film does not feature any scenes where a female character engages in and wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not depicted in such action roles.

The film "The Legend of Nigger Charley" is an original story from 1972, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. Therefore, no characters were previously established as a different gender in prior canon or history.

The film introduces its original characters, including Charley, as Black. There is no prior source material, historical record, or established canon where these characters were depicted as a different race before this film's production.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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5.9
The Movie Database logo
6.3

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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