7.8
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North and South (1985)
North and South (1985)
Overview
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
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Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
The story of the enduring friendship between Orry Main of South Carolina and George Hazard of Pennsylvania, who become best friends while attending the United States Military Academy at West Point but later find themselves and their families on opposite sides of the American Civil War.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The series is rated Left-Leaning due to its unequivocal condemnation of slavery as a central moral evil and its critique of industrial exploitation in the North, aligning with progressive values despite its nuanced portrayal of characters on both sides of the American Civil War.
The series employs traditional casting consistent with its historical setting, without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. However, its narrative strongly critiques the institution of slavery and the traditional white Southern aristocracy, making social justice themes a central and explicit part of its story.
Secondary
The miniseries portrays Christianity with significant nuance, exposing the hypocrisy of some characters who use faith to justify slavery or prejudice, while also depicting many adherents finding genuine moral guidance, solace, and strength in their faith. The narrative ultimately aligns with the virtues of compassion and justice, often championed by characters motivated by their Christian beliefs.
The film "North & South: Book 1, North & South" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on heterosexual relationships and social commentary within Victorian England, thus rendering the LGBTQ+ portrayal as not applicable.
The historical miniseries 'North and South' (1985), set during the American Civil War, does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the intertwined lives of two families from opposing sides of the conflict, without incorporating elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1985 miniseries "North & South: Book 1, North & South" is a faithful adaptation of John Jakes' novel. All major characters retain their established genders from the source material, with no instances of gender swapping.
The 1985 miniseries "North & South: Book 1, North & South" adapts John Jakes' novel, portraying its characters consistent with their established racial depictions in the source material. No instances of characters canonically or historically established as one race being portrayed as a different race were identified.
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