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Grey Owl (1999)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 4.4
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Overview

Archie Grey Owl is a trapper in Canada in the early 1930s when a young Iroquois woman from town asks him to teach her Indian ways. They live in the woods, where she is appalled at how trapped animals die. She adopts two orphaned beaver kits and helps Archie see his way to stop trapping. Instead, he works as a guide, a naturalist writer, and then the Canadian government hires him to save the beaver in a conserve by Lake Ajawaan in Prince Albert National Park. He writes a biography, which brings him attention in Canada and invitations to lecture in England. Before he leaves, he and Anahareo (Pony) marry. In England, his secret is revealed. Will Anahareo continue to love him?


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Overview

Archie Grey Owl is a trapper in Canada in the early 1930s when a young Iroquois woman from town asks him to teach her Indian ways. They live in the woods, where she is appalled at how trapped animals die. She adopts two orphaned beaver kits and helps Archie see his way to stop trapping. Instead, he works as a guide, a naturalist writer, and then the Canadian government hires him to save the beaver in a conserve by Lake Ajawaan in Prince Albert National Park. He writes a biography, which brings him attention in Canada and invitations to lecture in England. Before he leaves, he and Anahareo (Pony) marry. In England, his secret is revealed. Will Anahareo continue to love him?


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The film's central advocacy for environmental conservation and its sympathetic portrayal of Indigenous perspectives, coupled with a critique of industrial expansion, firmly align its dominant themes with progressive values.

The movie features a diverse cast due to its subject matter, accurately portraying Indigenous characters with Indigenous actors. The narrative explores themes of identity and cultural interaction, offering a subtle examination of these complexities without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or portraying them negatively.

Secondary

The film "Grey Owl" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on the life of Archibald Belaney and his relationships, none of which are depicted as queer. Therefore, there is no LGBTQ+ portrayal to evaluate.

The film 'Grey Owl' focuses on the life of Archibald Belaney, an Englishman who adopted a Native American identity. The narrative does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, nor does it explore gender identity in any capacity. Therefore, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals.

The film "Grey Owl" is a biographical drama focusing on the life of Archibald Belaney and his partner Anahareo. It does not contain any scenes where a female character engages in or wins close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are not depicted in action or combat roles.

The film is a biopic of Archibald Belaney (Grey Owl), a real historical figure. All major historical characters, including Grey Owl and Anahareo, are portrayed on screen with their documented historical gender.

The film is a biopic about Archibald Belaney, a white British man who adopted a First Nations identity. The character of Grey Owl is portrayed by Pierce Brosnan, a white actor, accurately reflecting the historical figure's actual race.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

4.4

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.0
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5.5

Critic Ratings

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1.7
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N/A

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