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The Raid
Representation Score
6.8/10
Good
2022
Director
Tearepa Kahi
Runtime
104 minutes
Average Rating
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Muru is a powerful example of indigenous storytelling that responds to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. It goes beyond simple inclusion by highlighting Māori leadership and questioning the dominance of Western institutions. The film effectively breaks down the typical police procedural genre. Instead of a straightforward law-and-order storyline, it examines the tension between state authority and community autonomy through a cultural perspective. While the film excels in representing racial and cultural diversity, it focuses on broader geopolitical and communal issues rather than individual identity markers like LGBTQ+ or disability.
Category Breakdown
Does The Raid have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film takes a neutral stance towards people whose gender doesn't match their assigned sex at birth. It avoids negative stereotypes but doesn't center stories about LGBTQ+ individuals in the main plot.
How does The Raid portray gender?
The story challenges typical male-dominated leadership roles. The main character struggles with his duties as a police officer and his responsibility to protect his community.
How racially and ethnically diverse is The Raid?
This is a strong point, focusing on a narrative led by Māori people with a majority cast that isn't Anglo-Saxon. It highlights the importance of indigenous communities and their experiences.
How does The Raid represent religion and culture?
The film provides rich cultural insights by emphasizing Māori ideas of justice and forgiveness. It questions Western legal systems and government policies against terrorism.
Does The Raid include disability representation?
There is no specific information about the portrayal of physical or neurological disabilities in the given material.
Present on Screen
- Highlights the importance of Māori-led narratives and indigenous leadership.
- Offers a nuanced look at cultural concepts like 'muru' and forgiveness.
- Critiques systemic state power and Western legal frameworks effectively.
Limited or Absent
- Doesn't focus explicitly on LGBTQ+ or non-binary gender identities.
- No visible representation or engagement with disability narratives.
Official Synopsis
Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau, who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day. This gripping action drama is not a re-creation, but a response to the 2007 Tūhoe raids. MURU is a Māori concept for 'forgiveness’.
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