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Pursuit

Name: Pursuit
Director: Brian Skiba
Released: 2022
Duration: 92 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2022

Director

Brian Skiba

Runtime

92 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Pursuit is a conventional genre piece that emphasizes high-stakes action and thriller elements over sociopolitical commentary. The narrative structure focuses on plot-driven conflict rather than an intentional effort to deconstruct social hierarchies or prioritize diverse identities. While the film offers a moderate departure from traditional, passive female roles through a competent female officer, it remains largely within the established boundaries of the crime-drama genre. The lack of specific data on racial diversity or disability representation leaves significant gaps in its inclusive profile.

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Category Breakdown

Does Pursuit have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender traits. The main plot revolves around traditional family dynamics involving a kidnapped wife.

How does Pursuit portray gender?

Fair

A tough female police officer participates in high-action roles, suggesting a move away from passive female stereotypes. However, her specific role in driving the story is not clearly defined.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Pursuit?

Minimal

The racial and ethnic backgrounds of the cast are unspecified. While a drug cartel is mentioned, it is unclear if this adds meaningful representation or relies on genre clichés.

How does Pursuit represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores themes of systemic corruption and situational ethics within a crime-thriller framework. It does not explicitly challenge capitalist or Western ideologies.

Does Pursuit include disability representation?

Minimal

The story does not address characters dealing with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health conditions. There is no mention of disability within the narrative context.

Present on Screen

The inclusion of a tough female police officer provides a departure from traditional, passive female roles in action cinema.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and characters navigating disabilities.
There is no clear evidence of meaningful racial or ethnic diversity beyond genre-based setting assumptions.

Official Synopsis

Detective Breslin crosses paths with Calloway, a ruthless hacker desperate to find his wife, who has been kidnapped by a drug cartel. When Calloway escapes police custody, Breslin joins forces with a no-nonsense female cop to reclaim his prisoner. But is Calloway’s crime-boss father somehow involved in this explosive situation?

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