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Trafficking

Name: Trafficking
Director: Richard John Taylor
Released: 2023
Duration: 96 min

Representation Score

2.1/10

Limited

2023

Director

Richard John Taylor

Runtime

96 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows a conventional crime-thriller structure centered on a traditional masculine redemption arc. The plot relies on established clichés of a troubled hero seeking moral clarity through action. The story lacks multi-layered complexity, focusing instead on individual atonement and the struggle against organized crime. The narrative remains within standard genre expectations, with the protagonist's medical diagnosis serving the thriller's pacing rather than offering a nuanced look at disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does Trafficking have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story focuses solely on a male-centric plot.

How does Trafficking portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around traditional masculine roles such as the debt collector and gangland boss. Female characters mainly act as catalysts for the male protagonist's journey.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Trafficking?

Minimal

Details about the racial makeup of the cast are not available. Trafficking involves various global demographics, but the characters' ethnic backgrounds are not specified.

How does Trafficking represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film emphasizes personal morality and redemption. It adheres to traditional moral frameworks rather than critiquing broader societal structures.

Does Trafficking include disability representation?

Fair

The protagonist's terminal brain tumor adds urgency to the plot. However, the condition serves as a plot device rather than exploring the lived experience of disability.

Present on Screen

The protagonist's terminal diagnosis provides a clear, high-stakes motivation for his quest for redemption.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional masculine roles and lacks diverse identity representation.
Female characters play supporting roles that serve the male protagonist's journey rather than having independent ability to act.
The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity or the subversion of established social hierarchies.

Official Synopsis

Fresh out of prison, a former debt collector working for a gangland boss is told he has a terminal brain tumour. In an attempt to atone for his past he rescues a young girl from trafficking, forcing him into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with his boss.

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