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Cocaine Angel

Name: Cocaine Angel
Director: Michael Tully
Released: 2006
Duration: 75 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2006

Director

Michael Tully

Runtime

75 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Cocaine Angel is a raw, realistic character study that focuses on the personal experience of addiction rather than broader social issues. While it effectively challenges the traditional 'heroic' male archetype by depicting a deeply flawed protagonist, its narrative remains narrow in scope. The film's focus on a singular, drug-fueled social circle leads to a lack of diverse representation. It relies on traditional social frameworks and a homogeneous demographic, offering a portrait of personal decay rather than a broader exploration of identity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Cocaine Angel have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film adheres to a conventional framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender. It does not include non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities or same-sex relationships in the main characters' stories.

How does Cocaine Angel portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses on a male protagonist's struggle with addiction. Instead of showing traditional male empowerment, it highlights his vulnerability through self-destruction.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Cocaine Angel?

Limited

The social circle in the film is mostly uniform. The setting of Jacksonville serves as an atmospheric backdrop without exploring diverse demographics or layered identities.

How does Cocaine Angel represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes individual experiences and moral relativism. It portrays addiction as a personal downfall rather than a critique of societal structures.

Does Cocaine Angel include disability representation?

Limited

The story examines the physical effects of substance abuse. However, it does not give characters with disabilities or neurodivergence much influence or depth.

Present on Screen

Challenges the traditional 'heroic' male archetype by showing a vulnerable, self-destructive protagonist.
Uses a gritty, realistic style to explore the raw human condition.

Limited or Absent

Does not offer intentional layered representation across gender, race, and identity.
Maintains a narrow demographic focus with a largely uniform social circle.
Does not provide nuanced roles for characters with disabilities or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Cocaine Angel captures a grinding and tragic week in the life of a weary young drug addict who is clinging to the remnants of his once hopeful existence amidst the stink, the sweat, and unforgiving heat of Jacksonville, Florida.

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