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Broken Contract

Name: Broken Contract
Director: James Pentecost
Released: 2018
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.7/10

Limited

2018

Director

James Pentecost

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Broken Contract operates as a conventional crime drama centered on a protagonist's descent into corruption. The narrative focuses on individual character arcs and the consequences of criminal behavior rather than exploring broader social or multi-layered themes. The film relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes, with the plot driven by male-centric power struggles and violence. This focus on individual power struggles limits the depth of its social representation. Ultimately, the work lacks the structural elements necessary to challenge established social hierarchies or provide diverse perspectives, functioning instead as a standard genre piece.

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Category Breakdown

Does Broken Contract have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers around a traditional marriage between Max and his wife. Although the strip club setting could host diverse identities, there are no explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes.

How does Broken Contract portray gender?

Fair

The narrative follows a traditional arc driven by male-centric power struggles and masculinity. Max's actions emphasize dominance rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Broken Contract?

Limited

The film provides no specific details about the racial or ethnic backgrounds of the cast. There is no evidence of intentional diversity in the cast or setting.

How does Broken Contract represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot adheres to conventional crime drama clichés, focusing on individual morality and personal struggle. It lacks a systemic critique of institutions and instead highlights personal and familial issues.

Does Broken Contract include disability representation?

Minimal

The synopsis contains no mention of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The strip club setting offers a potential backdrop for diverse gender expressions.
The narrative provides a clear, character-driven exploration of individual morality and corruption.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
There is no evidence of racial or ethnic diversity within the cast or setting.
The story follows traditional gender hierarchies without subverting masculine archetypes.
The narrative fails to address disability or neurodivergent perspectives.

Official Synopsis

When Max, a down on his luck strip club owner, has his life and livelihood threatened by local gangsters, he turns to his wife's connections for help and hires a hitman to solve the problem once and for all. But before long, Max is blinded by his newfound power and his family finds him spinning off the rails as the body count piles up.

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