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Peace Code

Name: Peace Code
Director: Pedro Urrutia
Released: 2014
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

4.6/10

Fair

2014

TV-MA

Director

Pedro Urrutia

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Peace Code succeeds in diversifying the crime genre by centering a Dominican lead, Pedro Ruiz. This shift away from homogeneous Western archetypes provides a more specific ethnic perspective on the pursuit of wealth and status. However, the film remains tied to conventional crime genre clichés. The narrative appears heavily driven by masculine-centric goals, and the lack of visible LGBTQ+ or female-driven storylines limits its depth in reflecting multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, while the film offers a meaningful departure from mainstream Anglo-centric narratives, it follows a traditional trajectory that lacks broader social or identity-based complexity.

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Category Breakdown

Does Peace Code have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The plot revolves around a male protagonist and does not engage with non-straight identities.

How does Peace Code portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist's pursuit of wealth and status. There is little evidence of women taking a leading role or challenging traditional masculine leadership roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Peace Code?

Good

By focusing on a Dominican protagonist, the film moves away from Anglo-centric storytelling. This provides a platform for ethnic specificity within a crime genre.

How does Peace Code represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores social mobility and the tension between professional life and criminal activity. It offers a look at systemic barriers and the pursuit of respect.

Does Peace Code include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the narrative.

Present on Screen

Centers a Dominican protagonist providing important ethnic specificity.
Avoids typical Anglo-centric storytelling archetypes.
Explores nuanced themes of social mobility and systemic barriers.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and narratives.
Follows a conventional, male-driven crime trajectory.
Provides little evidence of women taking a leading role.

Official Synopsis

Pedro Ruiz is a Dominican real estate broker by day and a savvy but out-of-luck thief by night. Desperate to look for respect climbing the money ladder the easy way, he gets in the wrong mansion at the wrong time.

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