Dancer in the Dark (2000)
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Rating: 7.3
Overview
In small-town Washington state in 1964, Czechoslovakian immigrant Selma Jezková and her preteen son Gene live in a rented trailer owned by Bill and Linda Houston; Bill is the town sheriff. Selma also has a small group of...
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Rating categories
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Overview
In small-town Washington state in 1964, Czechoslovakian immigrant Selma Jezková and her preteen son Gene live in a rented trailer owned by Bill and Linda Houston; Bill is the town sheriff. Selma also has a small group of...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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Primary
The film's central thesis is a profound and explicit critique of systemic injustice, particularly the cruelty of the capital punishment system and the economic exploitation that preys on the vulnerable, leading to an innocent individual's tragic demise.
The movie features a predominantly white cast without intentional DEI-driven casting or explicit race/gender swaps. Its narrative focuses on individual tragedy and systemic issues rather than offering a critique of traditional identities or centering explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
The film "Dancer in the Dark" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on the protagonist's personal struggles and tragic circumstances, with no elements related to queer identity or experiences present in the story.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Dancer in the Dark is an original film with characters created specifically for the movie. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could have been altered from a pre-established canon.
Dancer in the Dark is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.
Rating Breakdown
7.3
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.9
7.9
Critic Ratings
7.0
6.3
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