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Simple Justice

Name: Simple Justice
Director: Deborah Del Prete
Released: 1989
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

6.0/10

Fair

1989

Director

Deborah Del Prete

Runtime

97 minutes

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Simple Justice is a historical narrative that examines mid-century gender norms through the lens of feminist legal history. By focusing on women's fight for political roles, the film highlights female leadership against the patriarchal norms of the 1960s. While the film effectively portrays gendered activism and institutional critique, it lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and disabilities. The focus remains on the intersection of legal rights and gendered identity. Ultimately, the film offers a meaningful exploration of social progress, using civil disobedience to challenge established Western institutions.

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Category Breakdown

Does Simple Justice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or same-sex relationships. The story focuses on the struggle for women's rights and civic participation.

How does Simple Justice portray gender?

Excellent

The story centers on women's efforts to gain political roles. It highlights female intelligence and leadership while challenging patriarchal structures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Simple Justice?

Fair

Set during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement, the film addresses systemic inequalities. However, it emphasizes the feminist legal struggle over specific ethnic details.

How does Simple Justice represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques Western institutions and traditional social hierarchies. It presents legal challenges as essential tools for systemic reform and justice.

Does Simple Justice include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Highlights female leadership and intellect in the face of patriarchal structures.
Critiques exclusionary institutional power and traditional social hierarchies.
Explores the legal struggles surrounding gendered identity and civic rights.

Limited or Absent

Does not include explicit LGBTQ+ representation or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.
Lacks visible or invisible disability representation.
Focuses primarily on gendered activism, potentially overlooking specific racial and ethnic details.

Official Synopsis

When an unknown assailant viciously murders the participants in a bank robbery and murder case, it could be a case of vigilante justice - that is, if the two cases are connected. That's for the police to decide - and it's a puzzle that becomes more mysterious with each new clue.

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