The Frozen River

AI Rating: 3/10 - "The Frozen River" is historical fiction centered on midwife Martha Ballard in 1780s Maine, unraveling a mystery involving rape, murder, and corruption. It highlights women's limited rights, sexual assault justice, and female resilience against patriarchal authority, with a strong female protagonist. These elements carry mild feminist themes but prioritize gripping mystery, historical detail, and character-driven storytelling over overt messaging. Minimal identity politics or diversity pushes; Native American characters appear contextually without modern agendas. Not "woke" propaganda.