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It’s My Turn

It’s My Turn

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2017

Director

Francesco Miccichè

Runtime

96 minutes

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It’s My Turn (2017) is a historical documentary-drama that prioritizes systemic critique over broad demographic diversity. Its primary impact comes from deconstructing traditional authority and the corrupt structures of the state and organized crime. While the film lacks LGBTQ+ or significant racial diversity due to its specific Sicilian historical setting, it succeeds in presenting a progressive cultural framework. It replaces traditionalist dogma with a focus on civic morality and individual resistance. Ultimately, the film functions as a study of institutional corruption, using the life of Paolo Borsellino to challenge established hierarchies and the 'strongman' archetype.

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Category Breakdown

Does It’s My Turn have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ character arcs or non-cisgender identities. It focuses on the heterosexual and cisgender social structures of 1990s Italy and the political struggles of the judiciary.

How does It’s My Turn portray gender?

Fair

The narrative challenges hyper-masculine archetypes by centering a protagonist whose power comes from law and ethics. It counters violent criminal hierarchies through the intellectual authority of a judicial figure.

How racially and ethnically diverse is It’s My Turn?

Fair

The cast and setting reflect the Mediterranean population of Sicily during the period. The story emphasizes regional identity and the solidarity of the Sicilian people against criminal influences.

How does It’s My Turn represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film offers a progressive critique of institutional power and corruption. It prioritizes secular, civic morality over religious dogma, framing the struggle as a fight for systemic justice.

Does It’s My Turn include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film's context.

Present on Screen

  • Strong progressive framing through the critique of corrupt institutional and criminal power structures.
  • Effective disruption of hyper-masculine archetypes by centering ethical and legal authority.
  • Deep engagement with regional identity and the struggle for systemic justice.

Limited or Absent

  • Lack of explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-cisgender character arcs.
  • Limited racial and ethnic diversity due to the specific historical and geographical focus.
  • Absence of visible representation regarding physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

The true story of the 1992 car-bombing murder of Paolo Borsellino, an anti-Mafia crusader and Palermo judge, is recounted in this documentary drama.

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