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A Piece of the Action
Representation Score
3.2/10
Limited
1977
PGDirector
Sidney Poitier
Runtime
135 minutes
Average Rating
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A Piece of the Action stands out for its strong focus on Black characters with significant depth and complexity. By featuring actors like James Earl Jones and Bill Cosby, the film goes beyond stereotypes to present nuanced and autonomous characters. While the film excels in racial representation, it remains constrained by the era's gender norms. The story is largely driven by male protagonists, leaving female characters in supporting roles. Overall, the film offers a sophisticated critique of systemic issues. It prioritizes community-led justice over traditional state authority, providing a nuanced view of urban socioeconomic realities.
Category Breakdown
Does A Piece of the Action have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships. The story revolves around traditional social structures and male-centric bonds.
How does A Piece of the Action portray gender?
The narrative is dominated by male characters, with decisions and actions primarily driven by men. Female characters play supporting roles and have less influence on the plot.
How racially and ethnically diverse is A Piece of the Action?
The film features a predominantly Black cast with significant depth and complexity. Characters such as James Earl Jones and Sidney Poitier offer substantial psychological insight.
How does A Piece of the Action represent religion and culture?
The story criticizes institutional authority by showing police as disconnected from community needs. It highlights community self-reliance over state intervention.
Does A Piece of the Action include disability representation?
The film does not prominently feature characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities that drive the narrative.
Present on Screen
- Strong focus on Black characters with significant depth and complexity.
- Sophisticated critique of institutional efficacy and state authority.
- High-caliber performances that offer substantial psychological insight.
Limited or Absent
- Limited gender diversity and minimal female influence in the narrative.
- No LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight relationships.
- Little focus on disability or neurodivergent perspectives.
Official Synopsis
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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