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After the Promise (1987)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
After the Promise poster

Overview

Elmer Jackson is a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s. Struggling to bring up 4 young boys after the death of his wife, he is horrified when the Government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Jackson's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult.


Starring Cast

Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low

Overview

Elmer Jackson is a carpenter in a small Californian town in the 1930s. Struggling to bring up 4 young boys after the death of his wife, he is horrified when the Government (citing trumped-up charges of parental neglect) places the boys into various foster homes and institutions, unaware of the abuse that boys would then be subjected to. The conditions imposed by the court and the difficulties caused by the Depression make Jackson's determined and vigorous quest to find his boys extremely difficult.


Starring Cast

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's central conflict, while highlighting systemic failures, champions individual perseverance and the sanctity of the traditional family unit as the solution, aligning with conservative values of self-reliance over institutional reform.

Based on the limited information provided, the movie does not present explicit indicators of diversity, equity, or inclusion in its casting or narrative framing. There are no details suggesting intentional race or gender swaps, nor any explicit critique of traditional identities or central DEI themes.

Secondary

The film "After the Promise" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Its plot centers on a mother's struggle to regain custody of her children, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.

The film 'After the Promise' (1987) does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative centers on a family drama involving a custody battle, and there is no depiction of transgender identity or related issues within the story.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is a biographical drama based on a true story about a father's fight for his sons. All main characters, including the historical figures they represent, are portrayed with their documented genders, with no instances of gender swapping.

The film "After the Promise" is a historical drama based on a true story. The main characters, including Joe Weston and his sons, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the real historical figures they represent. There is no evidence of a character's race being changed from its established historical or canonical depiction.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.7
The Movie Database logo
7.6

Critic Ratings

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N/A
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N/A

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