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Shaft in Africa (1973)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Shaft in Africa poster

Overview

Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.


Starring Cast


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High

Overview

Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
Fandango
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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Progressive

Primary

The film's central conflict, dismantling an international human trafficking ring exploiting Africans, aligns with progressive themes of anti-colonialism and racial justice, leading to a left-leaning rating despite the individualistic hero narrative.

The film features a prominent Black lead and a diverse cast. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures by portraying white characters as antagonists involved in exploitation, with the Black protagonist actively working to dismantle these systems.

Secondary

The film "Shaft in Africa" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on John Shaft's mission to dismantle a human trafficking operation, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences.

Shaft in Africa is an action-adventure film that does not include any discernible transsexual characters or explore themes related to transgender identity. The plot centers on John Shaft's mission, with no elements pertaining to transsexual portrayal.

The film features female characters, including a skilled antagonist. However, no female character is depicted as defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat using skill, strength, or martial arts. The primary female antagonist engages in a fight with the protagonist but is ultimately defeated.

The film features John Shaft, who retains his established male gender. All other significant characters are new to this installment and do not have prior canonical or historical gender baselines that are altered.

The film continues the story of John Shaft, who was established as a Black character in previous installments and source material. He is consistently portrayed by a Black actor, Richard Roundtree, in this film. No other established characters undergo a race change.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
5.9
The Movie Database logo
6.1

Critic Ratings

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6.4
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N/A

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