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John Adams (2008)
John Adams (2008)
Overview
Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.0
Overview
Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film offers a nuanced historical portrayal of the American founding, emphasizing both the ideals and the human complexities of its figures, without explicitly promoting a modern progressive or conservative ideological agenda.
The miniseries 'John Adams' features traditional casting that reflects the historical period and the real figures portrayed, without intentional race or gender swaps. Its narrative frames traditional identities in a neutral to positive light, focusing on historical events and figures without explicit critique of traditional identities or central DEI themes.
Secondary
The series portrays Christianity, particularly Unitarianism, as a profound and guiding force in the lives of John and Abigail Adams, shaping their moral compass, resilience, and commitment to public service. It depicts their faith with respect and nuance, showing how it informs their understanding of justice, duty, and personal suffering, without satirizing or condemning the faith itself.
The miniseries 'John Adams' is a historical drama set in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, focusing on the second U.S. President and the American Revolution. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, thus resulting in no depiction within its narrative.
The historical miniseries "John Adams" focuses on the life and political career of the second U.S. President during the 18th and early 19th centuries. The narrative does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes, as these concepts are not relevant to the historical period or the biographical scope of the series.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The historical drama "John Adams" accurately portrays its real-life historical figures, such as John Adams and Abigail Adams, with their documented genders, without any instances of gender swapping.
The show 'John Adams' is a historical drama depicting real historical figures from the American Revolution. All major historical characters, who were documented as white, are portrayed by white actors in the 2008 production.
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