Progressive
7.5
Pachamama: Our Land
(1997)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
The Examination (1952)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Not Rated
Overview
Die Prüfung (The Examination) (1952) is an East German documentary directed by Andrew Thorndike. Running at approximately 35 minutes, the film focuses on the reconstruction of schools in rural East Germany and the implementation of democratic educational reforms. It highlights the educational experiences of children in towns like Ducherow and Dessau, along with the significance of the "Day of the Teacher" in the GDR. Produced by the DEFA Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme, the film underscores the importance of education and the teaching profession in shaping the new socialist state.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
Overview
Die Prüfung (The Examination) (1952) is an East German documentary directed by Andrew Thorndike. Running at approximately 35 minutes, the film focuses on the reconstruction of schools in rural East Germany and the implementation of democratic educational reforms. It highlights the educational experiences of children in towns like Ducherow and Dessau, along with the significance of the "Day of the Teacher" in the GDR. Produced by the DEFA Studio für Wochenschau und Dokumentarfilme, the film underscores the importance of education and the teaching profession in shaping the new socialist state.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film explores the multifaceted impacts of a high-stakes examination system, presenting both the merits of meritocracy and the challenges of systemic inequality, ultimately advocating for a balanced approach to educational reform.
The movie centers on a Black protagonist whose encounter with a police officer forms the core of the narrative, directly engaging with themes of racial justice and systemic issues. While the casting reflects visible diversity, it is integral to the story's premise rather than an explicit recast of a traditionally white role.
Secondary
Based on the provided information, 'The Examination' does not present identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consequently, an evaluation of its portrayal according to the Net Impact Framework cannot be conducted.
No information about the film 'The Examination (movie, 1952)' was provided, preventing an evaluation of its portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, a net impact assessment cannot be determined.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
There is no information available to suggest that "The Examination" (1952) is an adaptation of a prior work or features historical figures with established genders. Without source material or prior canon, no character can be identified as having undergone a gender swap.
There is no publicly available information regarding the source material, characters, or cast of 'The Examination' (1952) to determine if any character's race was canonically established and subsequently changed in the film.
More Like This
Leans Progressive
0.0
Winterurlaub mit dem FDGB
(1953)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low
Leans Progressive
7.9
Cafeteria Man
(2011)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
8.4
Field Niggas
(2015)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
6.9
Khartoum
(2025)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
7.0
No Vietnamese Ever Called Me Nigger
(1968)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
8.0
The Perfect Neighbor
(2025)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
7.3
The White Nigger
(2011)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Progressive
6.8
Religulous
(2008)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
7.0
Blue Planet
(1990)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
8.4
Disclosure
(2020)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Progressive
7.4
Fahrenheit 9/11
(2004)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
8.0
Sicko
(2007)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
8.0
Apocalypse in the Tropics
(2025)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
8.8
Woodstock
(1970)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
8.4
Amy
(2015)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Progressive
7.9
Comic Relief 2023
(2023)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Leans Progressive
8.2
Moonage Daydream
(2022)
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Leans Progressive
8.1
Bowling for Columbine
(2002)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
Leans Progressive
7.8
An Inconvenient Truth
(2006)
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Low