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Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)

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Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)

Overview

A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.


Starring Cast


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.7

Overview

A devout detective's faith is tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to be connected to an esteemed Utah family's spiral into LDS fundamentalism and their distrust in the government.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

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Powered byJustWatch

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

The series' central thesis explicitly critiques religious fundamentalism, patriarchy, and the historical abuses of power within a religious institution, aligning its narrative with progressive ideology.

The movie features traditional casting that aligns with the historical and racial context of its true-crime subject matter. However, its narrative strongly critiques patriarchal structures and the negative impact of male authority within a fundamentalist religious setting, portraying these traditional identities in a critical light.

Secondary

The film 'Under the Banner of Heaven' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a true-crime investigation intertwined with Mormon fundamentalism, leaving no room for such portrayals within its scope.

Based on the available information, there is not enough detail to assess the portrayal of transsexual characters or themes in 'Under the Banner of Heaven'. Consequently, no specific character arcs or plot points can be provided to support a definitive rating regarding their depiction.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The series adapts a non-fiction book about real historical figures and events. All historical characters are portrayed with their documented genders. The original characters created for the series do not constitute gender swaps.

The series adapts a non-fiction book about a real historical crime and Mormon history. Key historical figures are portrayed by actors of the same race. The original characters created for the series do not have a pre-established race to be swapped from.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
7.5
The Movie Database logo
7.5

Critic Ratings

Rotten Tomatoes logo
8.7
Metacritic logo
7.1

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