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Centennial (1978)
Centennial (1978)
Overview
The economic and cultural growth of town of Centennial, Colorado, through the intertwining lives of the brave men and women inhabiting it. Spanning two centuries from the settling of the area in the 1700s, to the late 1970s.
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Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
The economic and cultural growth of town of Centennial, Colorado, through the intertwining lives of the brave men and women inhabiting it. Spanning two centuries from the settling of the area in the 1700s, to the late 1970s.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
Centennial provides a comprehensive historical narrative of the American West, depicting both the challenges and achievements of settlement, including the displacement of Native Americans and the development of new communities, without explicitly promoting a singular political ideology or solution.
The movie features a historically diverse cast reflecting the various ethnic groups involved in the American West, including Native Americans and European immigrants. Its narrative explores the complex interactions and conflicts of these groups, offering a nuanced portrayal that includes critiques of colonial expansion and historical injustices without explicitly demonizing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational cultural and spiritual force in the American West, showing both its capacity for community building, moral guidance, and resilience, as well as the hypocrisy and intolerance of some adherents. The narrative ultimately treats the faith with nuance and respect, often highlighting its virtues while critiquing human failings rather than the religion itself.
The miniseries 'Centennial' does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its expansive historical narrative. The story primarily focuses on the settlement and growth of a Colorado town through various historical periods, without addressing queer identities or experiences.
The historical miniseries 'Centennial' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes within its extensive narrative, which spans centuries of a fictional Colorado town's history. Consequently, there is no portrayal of transsexual identity to evaluate.
The historical drama series "Centennial" does not feature any scenes where a female character is depicted as victorious in close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents. Female characters are present but are not shown engaging in or winning such direct physical confrontations.
The 1978 miniseries "Centennial" is a direct adaptation of James A. Michener's novel. There are no documented instances of major characters from the novel, whose genders were clearly established, being portrayed as a different gender in the television series.
The 1978 miniseries "Centennial" is an adaptation of James Michener's historical novel. There is no evidence that any character, canonically established as one race in the source material or historical context, was portrayed by an actor of a different race.
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