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Scored entertainment-first on WhatSphere's content-balance model 2
Its narrative-universality assessment registers 7 of 10 1. Taken together, the content-balance model places it entertainment-first at 7 of 100 2. Relative to the expected cast make-up for its production origin, on-screen representation registers above the baseline for Black and below it for White and Hispanic 3.
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- 1Narrative universalityNarrative universality 7 of 10; identity centrality prominent.WhatSphere content assessment. Narrative universality 7/10 -> advocacy signal 33
- 2Content balanceAdvocacy 7 of 100, tier entertainment-first.WhatSphere content-balance model, score_version 1. Narrative universality 7/10 -> advocacy signal 33
- 3RepresentationRepresentation vs production-origin baseline: Black 90, White 27, Hispanic 28.WhatSphere representation model, score_version 1
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Synopsis
The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.
Demographic Position
Gender: 35 — leans maleAge: 73 — strongly mature-audience
0 = Male / Youth100 = Female / Mature
Quadrant Scores
Young Men
42
How strongly this title appeals to males 18–34. Based on genre, cast, action/violence levels, pacing, and marketing signals. Higher = stronger appeal.
Young Women
12
How strongly this title appeals to females 18–34. Based on genre, romance centrality, cast composition, lead demographics, and tone. Higher = stronger appeal.
Older Men
89
How strongly this title appeals to males 35+. Based on theme maturity, pacing, complexity, genre, and production style. Higher = stronger appeal.
Older Women
58
How strongly this title appeals to females 35+. Based on drama elements, character complexity, genre, cast, and emotional themes. Higher = stronger appeal.
Advocacy7
Entertainment
Audience Representation
White
27
Measures deviation from the expected White representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
Black
90
Measures deviation from the expected Black representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
Hispanic
28
Measures deviation from the expected Hispanic representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
Asian
38
Measures deviation from the expected Asian representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
South Asian
46
Measures deviation from the expected South Asian representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
Middle Eastern
51
Measures deviation from the expected Middle Eastern representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
Indigenous
48
Measures deviation from the expected Indigenous representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
Mixed
42
Measures deviation from the expected Mixed representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
Other
48
Measures deviation from the expected Other representation based on this title's production origin. 50 = baseline for its country. Higher = more representation than typical.
LGBTQ+
0
LGBTQ+ representation score based on character centrality, cast percentage, lead representation, and source fidelity. 0 = no representation, 100 = central to the story.
Where to Watch (US)
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Advocacy Over Time in Drama
The average advocacy score of Drama titles by release year, with this title marked. Higher is more advocacy-driven.
| Year | Average advocacy | Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 0 | 2 |
| 1925 | 0 | 2 |
| 1927 | 0 | 2 |
| 1928 | 0 | 3 |
| 1929 | 2 | 2 |
| 1930 | 0 | 6 |
| 1931 | 1 | 4 |
| 1932 | 0 | 5 |
| 1936 | 0 | 2 |
| 1937 | 0 | 3 |
| 1939 | 7 | 2 |
| 1940 | 0 | 3 |
| 1941 | 0 | 2 |
| 1942 | 0 | 5 |
| 1943 | 0 | 3 |
| 1944 | 0 | 7 |
| 1946 | 1 | 3 |
| 1947 | 0 | 2 |
| 1948 | 2 | 4 |
| 1950 | 2 | 6 |
| 1951 | 1 | 5 |
| 1952 | 1 | 6 |
| 1953 | 0 | 10 |
| 1954 | 1 | 4 |
| 1955 | 1 | 8 |
| 1956 | 2 | 7 |
| 1957 | 1 | 10 |
| 1958 | 3 | 6 |
| 1959 | 1 | 9 |
| 1960 | 0 | 12 |
| 1961 | 1 | 7 |
| 1962 | 2 | 12 |
| 1963 | 0 | 14 |
| 1964 | 1 | 8 |
| 1965 | 2 | 11 |
| 1966 | 0 | 10 |
| 1967 | 0 | 7 |
| 1968 | 1 | 9 |
| 1969 | 0 | 10 |
| 1970 | 1 | 10 |
| 1971 | 0 | 8 |
| 1972 | 0 | 9 |
| 1973 | 0 | 14 |
| 1974 | 1 | 15 |
| 1975 | 2 | 13 |
| 1976 | 1 | 20 |
| 1977 | 0 | 8 |
| 1978 | 0 | 5 |
| 1979 | 1 | 11 |
| 1980 | 1 | 13 |
| 1981 | 0 | 8 |
| 1982 | 1 | 13 |
| 1983 | 0 | 15 |
| 1984 | 1 | 14 |
| 1985 | 2 | 11 |
| 1986 | 2 | 12 |
| 1987 | 1 | 19 |
| 1988 | 2 | 13 |
| 1989 | 1 | 16 |
| 1990 | 0 | 14 |
| 1991 | 2 | 14 |
| 1992 | 2 | 18 |
| 1993 | 1 | 23 |
| 1994 | 2 | 25 |
| 1995 | 2 | 26 |
| 1996 | 2 | 29 |
| 1997 | 2 | 23 |
| 1998 | 3 | 24 |
| 1999 | 3 | 42 |
| 2000 | 2 | 41 |
| 2001 | 2 | 41 |
| 2002 | 2 | 41 |
| 2003 | 2 | 36 |
| 2004 | 2 | 65 |
| 2005 | 2 | 67 |
| 2006 | 1 | 82 |
| 2007 | 1 | 68 |
| 2008 | 1 | 49 |
| 2009 | 2 | 28 |
| 2010 | 5 | 22 |
| 2011 | 3 | 24 |
| 2012 | 2 | 19 |
| 2013 | 4 | 24 |
| 2014 | 6 | 22 |
| 2015 | 7 | 19 |
| 2016 | 5 | 23 |
| 2017 | 8 | 31 |
| 2018 | 5 | 35 |
| 2019 | 7 | 36 |
| 2020 | 5 | 34 |
| 2021 | 9 | 35 |
| 2022 | 14 | 34 |
| 2023 | 12 | 18 |
| 2024 | 9 | 17 |
| 2025 | 3 | 14 |
| 2026 | 9 | 11 |
| This title (1999) | 7 | 1 |
● This title (1999): advocacy 7 · explore Drama →
Cast & Crew
Roger Deakins (director)
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