3.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
King of the Bingo Game (1999)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 3.8
Overview
Harlem, 1943. Sonny is a struggling African American who frequents the bingo parlor in a desperate attempt to provide for his family in post-Depression era New York.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
Harlem, 1943. Sonny is a struggling African American who frequents the bingo parlor in a desperate attempt to provide for his family in post-Depression era New York.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of systemic issues like poverty and marginalization, showcasing their devastating psychological impact on an individual, which aligns with progressive ideology.
Based on the limited information provided, a neutral assessment of the movie's DEI characteristics is made. Without specific details on casting decisions or narrative themes, it is not possible to identify explicit DEI representation or framing.
Secondary
The film 'King of the Bingo Game' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, an assessment of its portrayal of queer identity is not applicable.
The film "King of the Bingo Game" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative, based on Ralph Ellison's short story, focuses on a young Black man's struggle with poverty and desperation, with no elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1999 film is an adaptation of Ralph Ellison's short story. The protagonist, who is canonically male in the source material, is also portrayed as male in the film adaptation, with no change in gender.
The film "King of the Bingo Game" is an adaptation of Ralph Ellison's short story. The protagonist in the source material is a Black man, and the actor portraying him in the 1999 film, Robert Hooks, is also Black. Therefore, no race swap occurred.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
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