8.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé (2023)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.9
Overview
Accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
Accentuates the journey of Renaissance World Tour, from its inception, to the opening in Stockholm, Sweden, to the finale in Kansas City, Missouri. It is about Beyoncé’s intention, hard work, involvement in every aspect of the production, her creative mind and purpose to create her legacy, and master her craft. Received with extraordinary acclaim, Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour created a sanctuary for freedom, and shared joy, for more than 2.7 million fans.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by championing themes of Black empowerment, queer culture, and female strength, aligning with progressive values of diversity and inclusion, but it tempers this by prioritizing brand safety and individual achievement over explicit political critique or engagement with systemic issues.
The film explicitly celebrates and centers Black and queer communities, showcasing diverse representation among its audience and creative team. It emphasizes authentic self-expression and challenges dominant cultural narratives, making DEI themes central to its content and message.
Secondary
"Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" presents the LGBTQ+ community as a vital source of inspiration, particularly through ballroom culture and disco. The film celebrates Black and/or gay identities, emphasizing empowerment, inclusivity, and free expression. It honors the legacy of marginalized LGBTQ+ individuals and highlights contemporary creatives, portraying the community as integral to themes of identity, creativity, and resilience.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé offers an affirming and celebratory portrayal of the transsexual community, particularly within Black queer and ballroom culture. It honors trans pioneers, incorporates trans voices like TS Madison, and reinforces a message of empowerment and acceptance, aligning with Beyoncé's public stance that 'Trans is beautiful.' The film depicts trans individuals as vital, respected contributors to the cultural landscape.
The film explicitly portrays Christianity through Beyoncé's expressions of gratitude to God, group prayers, and the artistic use of Christian iconography, all presented with respect and affirmation as part of a broad spiritual journey.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a concert documentary and does not feature characters whose established canonical or historical gender differs from their on-screen portrayal. While emphasizing diverse gender expressions, no specific character undergoes a gender swap from prior source material or historical record.
Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé is a documentary concert film featuring real individuals appearing as themselves. It does not adapt fictional characters from source material or portray historical figures with actors. Therefore, the concept of a 'race swap' as defined does not apply to its content.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.7
Critic Ratings
9.8
8.6
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