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Chokehold

Name: Chokehold
Director: Brian Skiba
Released: 2019
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

2019

Director

Brian Skiba

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Chokehold primarily functions as a gender-disrupting action drama. Its core strength lies in granting a female protagonist the ability to dominate a traditionally masculine, violent subculture. While the film successfully challenges conventional gender roles through its central character's journey, it lacks explicit evidence of multi-layered complexity. There is little information regarding race or LGBTQ+ identities. The narrative relies on a revenge-driven framework, using the underground MMA world to explore themes of personal justice and moral relativism.

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Category Breakdown

Does Chokehold have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a revenge plot involving the Russian Mob and MMA. There are no queer narratives or representations of non-cisgender identities present.

How does Chokehold portray gender?

Good

The narrative subverts traditional gender roles by focusing on a female protagonist in a combat-heavy environment. She replaces the 'damsel in distress' cliché with high levels of physical involvement.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Chokehold?

Fair

The presence of the Russian Mob introduces elements of international and ethnic conflict. However, it remains unclear if this extends to a diverse ensemble beyond these syndicate elements.

How does Chokehold represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story explores personal justice over institutional morality within a gritty crime setting. The underground world serves as a critique of formal societal and legal structures.

Does Chokehold include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no specific evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in this work.

Present on Screen

The film subverts traditional gender roles by placing a woman in a position of physical dominance.
The protagonist possesses high levels of tactical intellect and control within a male-dominated space.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks evidence of multi-layered complexity regarding LGBTQ+ or diverse racial identities.
There is a lack of detail regarding the depth of the secondary cast or diverse ensemble.

Official Synopsis

Story of a woman who seeks revenge on the Russian Mob for the death of her father. She battles her way up in the underground mixed martial arts fighting world to find those responsible and avenge his death.

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