
Leal
2018

2017
Not RatedDirector
Avi Youabian
Runtime
32 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Bolivia has become a safe haven for the Santa Blanca, one of the most powerful cartels in the world. When a betrayal threatens to destroy everything the cartel has built, no one will escape their vengeance. War Within the Cartel is inspired by the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands video game by Ubisoft and executive produced by Roberto Orci (Star Trek) and Orlando Jones (American Gods).
Overall Score
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks any evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives addressing queer identities. There are no depictions of non-cisnormative identities or same-sex intimacy present.
Gender Representation
The story focuses on high-stakes cartel warfare, a genre that typically prioritizes masculine leadership and combat archetypes. There is no indication of non-traditional gender roles or the subversion of gender hierarchies.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
Set in Bolivia, the narrative naturally centers on Latin American landscapes and characters of color. The Santa Blanca cartel provides a platform for non-Western characters to hold significant systemic power.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The crime drama framework explores systemic corruption and the breakdown of state sovereignty. However, the narrative appears to align with traditional Western security interests rather than deconstructing Western morality.
Disability Representation
There is no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or invisible disabilities. No neurodivergent or disabled characters are utilized as central narrative elements.
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AI Analysis
This production is a tactical action-thriller centered on the power dynamics of the Santa Blanca cartel in Bolivia. While the setting provides a foundation for ethnic diversity and non-Western agency, the film remains rooted in traditional genre tropes. The narrative architecture prioritizes combat-oriented archetypes and high-stakes vengeance, which limits the scope for intersectional complexity. The focus on geopolitical crime and Western security interests suggests a standard action framework rather than a subversive one. Ultimately, the lack of representation for LGBTQ+ identities, disability, and gender subversion results in a score consistent with mainstream genre-driven media.

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