Let's Do It Again
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A Piece of the Action
1977
PGDirector
Sidney Poitier
Runtime
135 minutes
Average Rating
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How does retired cop Joshua Burke (James Earl Jones) get two career criminals, Manny Durrell (Sidney Poitier) and Dave Anderson (Bill Cosby), to follow the straight and narrow? Con them into helping juvenile delinquents turn over a new leaf. But how? Burke has never been able to nail the duo, but he uses what he knows of their seedy past to blackmail them into volunteering.
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Overall Score
6.3/10
Good
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks LGBTQ+ characters or non-heteronormative identities. The plot focuses on traditional social structures and male-centric bonds.
Gender Representation
The narrative is heavily male-dominated, driven by male decision-making and brotherhood. Female characters are relegated to secondary, supportive roles.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The film centers a predominantly Black cast with full agency. Characters like James Earl Jones and Sidney Poitier provide significant psychological depth.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story critiques institutional hegemony by portraying police as disconnected from community needs. It emphasizes community self-reliance over state authority.
Disability Representation
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities that serve as central narrative drivers.
Strengths
- Exceptional centering of Black characters as active, complex agents.
- Sophisticated critique of institutional efficacy and state authority.
- High-caliber performances that provide significant psychological depth.
Areas for Improvement
- Lack of gender diversity and female agency in the narrative.
- Absence of LGBTQ+ representation or non-heteronormative identities.
- Minimal focus on disability or neurodivergent perspectives.
AI Analysis
A Piece of the Action stands out for its intentional centering of Black agency. By casting heavyweights like James Earl Jones and Bill Cosby, the film moves beyond archetypes to present characters with genuine complexity and autonomy. While the film excels in racial representation, it remains limited by the era's gender norms. The story is driven almost exclusively by male protagonists, leaving female characters in the periphery. Ultimately, the film is a sophisticated critique of systemic failure. It prioritizes community-led justice over traditional state authority, offering a nuanced look at urban socioeconomic realities.
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