6.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The George McKenna Story (1988)
Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.1
Overview
Washington plays a school principal in a tough inner city Los Angeles high school out to rid it of drugs, gangs, low moral of teachers, and restore educational values. Based on a true story.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Washington plays a school principal in a tough inner city Los Angeles high school out to rid it of drugs, gangs, low moral of teachers, and restore educational values. Based on a true story.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While addressing systemic educational failure in urban communities (a left-leaning concern), the film champions a solution rooted in individual responsibility, strict discipline, and strong leadership, which aligns with conservative values for social uplift and educational reform.
The movie authentically portrays the real-life story of a Black educator and his community with a diverse cast, without explicit race or gender swaps. Its narrative celebrates the protagonist's efforts to uplift an inner-city school, focusing on community resilience rather than critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays George McKenna as a leader embodying strong moral principles, dedication, and community spirit. While not explicitly a religious film, these values, often rooted in Christian ethics and community engagement, are presented as instrumental in his positive impact on the school and its students, aligning the narrative with the virtues of faith-based leadership.
The George McKenna Story is a biographical drama centered on education and urban challenges. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted in the film, resulting in an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The film 'The George McKenna Story' is a biographical drama focusing on an inner-city high school principal. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, thus rendering the portrayal N/A.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a biopic based on the real-life educator George McKenna, who was male. Denzel Washington portrays George McKenna as male, consistent with historical fact. There are no documented instances of other historically established characters being portrayed with a different gender in the film.
The film is a biopic about George McKenna, an African-American educator. Denzel Washington, a Black actor, portrays McKenna, aligning with the historical figure's race. No character's race was altered from established historical or canonical sources.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.0
6.2
Critic Ratings
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