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SuperFly
Representation Score
5.7/10
Fair
2018
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Runtime
107 minutes
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SuperFly (2018) portrays Black life in an urban environment, centering underrepresented identities within a crime narrative. It uses its setting to critique systemic inequality, presenting the protagonist's actions as a result of socioeconomic necessity. However, the film adheres to traditional genre clichés, lacking LGBTQ+ representation and relying on a masculine-centric hierarchy where female characters support the male-driven plot.
Category Breakdown
Does SuperFly have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film focuses on criminal hierarchies and survival. There are no LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
How does SuperFly portray gender?
The story follows a traditional masculine framework. Female characters support the main male-driven plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is SuperFly?
The film features a predominantly Black cast. It centers the socioeconomic struggles and lived experiences of Black characters.
How does SuperFly represent religion and culture?
The story critiques systemic failures. Criminal activities are framed as responses to restrictive socioeconomic conditions and survival.
Does SuperFly include disability representation?
The film does not focus on neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health issues. Characters are defined by their social and economic status.
Present on Screen
- Strong racial representation with a predominantly Black cast.
- Sophisticated critique of systemic socioeconomic structures and urban inequality.
- Avoids the white gaze by centering authentic lived experiences.
Limited or Absent
- No LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.
- Reliance on traditional gender hierarchies and male-driven plot.
- Limited representation of disability or neurodivergence.
Official Synopsis
Career criminal Youngblood Priest wants out of the Atlanta drug scene, but as he ramps up sales, one little slip up threatens to bring the whole operation down before he can make his exit.
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