6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
61st Street (2022)
61st Street (2022)
Overview
Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.
Starring Cast
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NetflixRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.9
Overview
Moses Johnson is a promising high-school athlete with a bright future who’s accused of murdering a police officer during a drug bust gone wrong. Swept up into the infamously corrupt Chicago criminal justice system, Moses’ case is taken up by ageing public defender Franklin Roberts, who sees this as his chance to finally challenge the institutional racism at the heart of the judicial system.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
NetflixDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series' central thesis explicitly promotes a critique of systemic racism and institutional failures within the criminal justice system, aligning with progressive ideology.
The series prominently features Black actors in lead roles, with the narrative explicitly addressing themes of racial injustice and systemic corruption within the criminal justice system. This intentional casting and central thematic focus on minority experiences contribute to a strong presence of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Secondary
The series portrays Christianity as a significant source of strength, community, and moral guidance for characters facing systemic injustice. Characters like Norma and Franklin Roberts rely on their faith for resilience and inspiration. Religious institutions also serve as centers for community support and activism.
Based on the limited information provided, there is insufficient data to assess the presence or portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes in '61st Street, 2022'. Therefore, a definitive evaluation of its net impact cannot be made.
There is currently insufficient information available regarding the plot, characters, or themes of "61st Street, 2022" to assess the presence or portrayal of transsexual characters or themes. Therefore, a determination of its net impact cannot be made at this time.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Without information on source material, prior adaptations, or historical figures for "61st Street," it is impossible to determine if any characters were gender-swapped from a previously established gender.
61st Street is an original series, and there is no indication of prior source material, historical figures, or previous adaptations that would establish a canonical race for its characters. Therefore, no race swap can be identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.9
Critic Ratings
7.1
6.6
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