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Coin Heist

Name: Coin Heist
Director: Emily Hagins
Released: 2017
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

2017

TV-14

Director

Emily Hagins

Runtime

97 minutes

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Coin Heist presents a multi-ethnic urban reality through a diverse teenage cast. By focusing on adolescent ability to act, the film challenges traditional views of youth as passive subjects. The narrative effectively decentralizes traditional hierarchies by emphasizing peer influence rather than established masculine dominance. This creates a sense of collective action driven by shared goals. However, the film lacks depth in exploring LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation, focusing instead on the mechanics of the heist and youthful autonomy.

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Category Breakdown

Does Coin Heist have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not focus on non-traditional gender identities. It focuses more on the group dynamics of the heist than on specific sexual or gender identities.

How does Coin Heist portray gender?

Fair

Gender authority is decentralized among peers, challenging traditional patriarchal leadership. However, there is limited evidence of specific gender-based power shifts.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Coin Heist?

Good

A diverse cast reflects a contemporary, multi-ethnic urban environment. This ensures that diversity is woven into the narrative rather than serving as mere background.

How does Coin Heist represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques traditional social conditioning and institutional authority by showing adolescents who defy parental rules and minor property laws.

Does Coin Heist include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no prominent depictions of visible or invisible disabilities that affect the narrative or character development.

Present on Screen

The diverse cast offers a nuanced reflection of modern, multi-ethnic social environments.
The film successfully challenges traditional hierarchies by decentralizing gender authority.
The narrative highlights adolescent ability to act and autonomy over conventional social conditioning.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation or exploration of LGBTQ+ identities.
There is no visible or invisible disability representation within the character arcs.
The narrative lacks the complexity needed for a higher diversity score.

Official Synopsis

When a crisis threatens to destroy their high school, four teens hatch a daring plan to raise $10 million. Step one? Breaking into the U.S. Mint.

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