7.8
Viewer Rating
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American Masters (1986)
American Masters (1986)
Overview
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoRating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
American Masters is a PBS television series which produces biographies on enduring writers, musicians, visual and performing artists, dramatists, filmmakers, and others who have left an indelible impression on the cultural landscape of the United States.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Prime VideoDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The series' core mission is to document and celebrate American cultural heritage through biographical profiles, which inherently aims for an educational and appreciative stance rather than promoting a specific political ideology.
The 'American Masters' series inherently showcases diversity by profiling a wide array of American cultural figures from various backgrounds. Its narrative focuses on celebrating contributions without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The series frequently explores the lives of American cultural figures whose work or identity is deeply intertwined with Christianity. These portrayals typically offer depth, nuance, and respect for the faith as a formative influence, aligning with the series' overall aim to present subjects' experiences with dignity.
American Masters often features Jewish artists, writers, and thinkers, depicting Judaism as a significant cultural and spiritual heritage. The series' narrative approach is generally one of respectful exploration, highlighting the faith's influence on individuals' lives and contributions with nuance and sympathy.
No specific content or episode details for 'American Masters' were provided for evaluation. Therefore, no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes could be assessed, resulting in an N/A rating for portrayal.
The documentary series 'American Masters' typically profiles American cultural figures. There is no evidence or information to suggest the presence of transsexual characters or themes in the series, leading to a determination of N/A for portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a biographical documentary series, "American Masters" focuses on real historical figures, accurately depicting their lives and established genders. The series does not involve fictional adaptations or reboots that would alter a subject's gender.
American Masters is a documentary series profiling real historical figures. It adheres to factual representation, depicting individuals as their documented historical race, thus containing no race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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7.4
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