4.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Heaven Before I Die (1997)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.1
Overview
Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada, where "everyone is equal". There everybody treats him kindly, and a thief specializing in stealing money from cash machines takes him into his home and treats him like a son, waitress Selma finds him a job as a Chaplin imitator, "prophet" Khalil Gibran gives him wise advice
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Islam: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Overview
Jacob's feet are so turned out that he walks like Charlie Chaplin. He is different because of that and decides to emigrate from Palestine to Canada, where "everyone is equal". There everybody treats him kindly, and a thief specializing in stealing money from cash machines takes him into his home and treats him like a son, waitress Selma finds him a job as a Chaplin imitator, "prophet" Khalil Gibran gives him wise advice
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central focus on humanizing the Palestinian experience and depicting the personal impact of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict aligns with progressive values of social justice and anti-colonialism, leading to a left-leaning bias. It champions human connection and cultural identity in the face of geopolitical division.
The movie features a visibly diverse cast, appropriate for its Middle Eastern setting and focus on a Palestinian-American protagonist. Its narrative explores themes of identity and conflict, which may offer subtle critiques of traditional power structures, but it does not explicitly center on DEI-driven critiques or character recasting.
Secondary
The film portrays the Palestinian people, whose cultural identity is deeply intertwined with Islam, with dignity and sympathy. The narrative focuses on their human experiences and dreams, aligning with the virtues and dignity of this community without critiquing their faith.
The Jewish character, Salome, is depicted with nuance and empathy, highlighting her personal struggles and desires. The film explores the societal challenges of interfaith relationships without portraying Judaism itself as problematic, instead focusing on the human element.
The film 'Heaven Before I Die' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes in its narrative. The story centers on a young Palestinian man's experiences and aspirations, with no elements related to queer identity or issues present in its plot or character arcs.
The film 'Heaven Before I Die' (1997) centers on a young Palestinian boy's dreams of Hollywood amidst a refugee camp. There are no identifiable transsexual characters or themes present in the narrative, cast, or plot descriptions, resulting in an N/A rating for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Heaven Before I Die is an original film from 1997, not an adaptation of existing material or a reboot. All characters are new creations for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical gender for any character to be swapped from.
Heaven Before I Die is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. All characters were created for this specific production, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to establish a baseline for comparison.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
4.3
4.0
Critic Ratings
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