SpectrumBMF (2021)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.1
Overview
The drug trafficking drama is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the country. It revolves around brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who together took their vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip-hop. The drama, per Starz, will tell a story about love, family and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.
Starring Cast
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Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Christianity: Positive
Overview
The drug trafficking drama is inspired by the true story of two brothers who rose from the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave birth to one of the most influential crime families in the country. It revolves around brothers Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory and Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, who together took their vision beyond the drug trade and into the world of hip-hop. The drama, per Starz, will tell a story about love, family and capitalism in the pursuit of the American dream.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Center
Primary
BMF primarily functions as a character-driven crime drama chronicling the rise and fall of a drug empire, presenting the socio-economic context and individual choices without explicitly championing a specific political ideology or solution. The series maintains a neutral stance by depicting the complexities of its characters' motivations and the destructive consequences of their actions.
The series features a diverse cast that accurately reflects the real-life Black family and community it portrays, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. The narrative explores the complexities of its characters and their environment, but does not center on an explicit critique of traditional identities.
Secondary
The series includes LGBTQ+ characters, notably a bisexual antagonist whose sexuality is an incidental trait of his complex villainy, and a younger character exploring her identity through a same-sex relationship. These depictions are present but do not strongly affirm or denigrate LGBTQ+ identity, resulting in a neutral overall impact.
The series portrays Christianity primarily through the character of Lucille Flenory, whose deep faith provides her with moral strength and a consistent ethical compass amidst her family's criminal enterprise. The narrative consistently frames Lucille's devotion and the church community as a source of virtue and solace, positioning the audience to sympathize with the dignity of her faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
BMF is a biographical crime drama based on the real-life Flenory brothers. All major historical figures and established characters are portrayed on screen with their documented or canonical gender, indicating no gender swaps.
BMF is a biographical crime drama based on the real-life Flenory family, who were historically Black. The series accurately portrays the race of its main historical characters, with no instances of a character established as one race being depicted as another.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.4
8.0
Critic Ratings
N/A
N/A
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