4.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kalamazoo (1988)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
Overview
A Montreal man imagines a mermaid in place of the writer whose picture appears on a novel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Positive
Overview
A Montreal man imagines a mermaid in place of the writer whose picture appears on a novel.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film's central subject matter revolves around personal drama, memory, and the human condition, which are largely apolitical themes. Its narrative champions individual reconciliation and finding meaning in personal experience rather than advocating for a specific political solution to societal problems.
Based on the absence of specific details regarding the movie's content, casting, or narrative, the evaluation defaults to assuming traditional representation and framing, without explicit DEI elements being evident.
Secondary
Kalamazoo (1988) features Ginette, a transvestite character, as a central figure in an empathetic love story. The film portrays her with dignity and complexity, framing her struggles as external societal challenges. Its overall stance is respectful and validating of her identity and relationships, resulting in a net positive portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Kalamazoo (1988) is an original film with an original screenplay. It is not an adaptation, biopic, or reboot of existing material, meaning there are no pre-established characters whose gender could have been altered.
Kalamazoo (1988) is an original film, not an adaptation of existing source material with established character races, nor a biopic of historical figures. Therefore, no characters exist with a prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.4
3.4
Critic Ratings
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