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The Forge (2024)

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.1
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Overview

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.


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Bias Dimensions

Political: Strong Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive

Overview

19 year old Isaiah Wright lives for basketball and video games. A year out of high school, he has no job, no plans, and no idea how to be a man. At odds with his single mother Cynthia, Isaiah is given an ultimatum – to step up or move out. Feeling the pull from his friends and the push from his mom, Isaiah is hired by Moore Fitness, unaware of how the owner will personally impact his life. With the prayers of his mother and unexpected guidance from his new mentor, Isaiah is forced to deal with his past, sacrifice his selfishness and discover how God might have a greater purpose for his life.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Apple TV logoApple TV
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Traditional

Primary

The film's central thesis explicitly promotes conservative Christian ideology, championing traditional values, male leadership, and biblical principles as the solution to contemporary social issues, particularly the 'boy crisis'.

The film features a predominantly Black cast and centers its narrative on a Black community, addressing social issues and emphasizing themes of individual transformation, community support, and faith. The storytelling does not explicitly critique traditional identities or focus on systemic social change, instead highlighting personal accountability within its diverse setting.

Secondary

The film is a Christian drama explicitly designed to promote Christian discipleship, spiritual growth, and commitment to biblical principles. It portrays Christian practices, faith, and community in an affirming and inspirational manner, aligning its narrative with the virtues of the faith and encouraging viewers to deepen their commitment to Christ.

The film 'The Forge' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on traditional Christian values and family structures, with no inclusion or representation of LGBTQ+ presence or issues within its storyline or character development.

Based on available information, 'The Forge' does not appear to feature identifiable transsexual characters or themes. There is no specific content found that depicts or addresses the transsexual community in any capacity.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The Forge is an original film featuring new characters like Isaiah Wright and Joshua Moore. There is no indication of the film being an adaptation of pre-existing material or historical figures with established genders, therefore no gender swaps are present.

The Forge is an original film featuring new characters within a specific cultural context. There is no indication that any character was previously established as a different race in prior source material, history, or adaptations.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.1

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
6.7
The Movie Database logo
8.3

Critic Ratings

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6.3
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N/A

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