6.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Desert Flower (2009)
Bias Rating
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Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.3
Overview
The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
The autobiography of a Somalian nomad who was sold in marriage at 13, fled from Africa a while later to become finally an American supermodel and is now at the age of 38, the UN spokeswoman against female genital mutilation.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central thesis explicitly condemns Female Genital Mutilation as a severe human rights violation and champions women's bodily autonomy and empowerment, aligning with core progressive ideologies and social justice advocacy.
The movie centers on the biographical story of a Black African woman, featuring a cast that reflects the diverse international settings of her life. The narrative explores her personal journey and advocacy, maintaining a neutral or positive portrayal of traditional identities.
Secondary
The film "Desert Flower" is a biographical drama focusing on Waris Dirie's life, her experiences with female genital mutilation, and her advocacy against it. The narrative does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore, the portrayal is N/A.
The film 'Desert Flower' is a biographical drama centered on Waris Dirie's life, her fight against female genital mutilation, and her career as a model. It does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or explore themes related to transsexual identity, rendering a portrayal assessment not applicable.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Desert Flower is a biographical film based on the autobiography of Waris Dirie. All major characters, including Waris Dirie herself, are portrayed with the same gender as their real-life or autobiographical counterparts, with no instances of gender swapping.
The film is a biopic of Waris Dirie, a Somali woman. The character of Waris Dirie is portrayed by Liya Kebede, an Ethiopian actress. Both Waris Dirie and Liya Kebede are Black, aligning the on-screen portrayal with the historical figure's race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.3
7.5
Critic Ratings
5.0
5.4
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