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2015

2020
RDirector
York Alec Shackleton
Runtime
90 minutes
Average Rating
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A small-town marshal who hasn't carried a gun since he left the Texas Rangers after a tragic shooting must pick up his gun again to do battle with a gang of outlaw bikers that has invaded the town to pull off a brazen and violent heist.
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Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film follows a conventional action-crime framework. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or narratives that critique heteronormativity.
Gender Representation
The story centers on a male protagonist navigating a traditional masculine arc of violence and redemption. This reinforces classic archetypes of male leadership.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The small Texas setting and outlaw biker tropes often lean toward homogeneous casting. The film aligns with traditional Western depictions of rural law enforcement.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The plot utilizes classic Western motifs like the lawman and the outlaw. It focuses on standard conflicts between authority and criminal elements.
Disability Representation
The protagonist's history of a tragic shooting may imply psychological trauma. However, it is unclear if this is handled with agency or used as a plot device.
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AI Analysis
Disturbing the Peace operates strictly within the boundaries of traditional action-crime genre tropes. The narrative architecture prioritizes individual heroism and the resolution of conflict through violence rather than exploring intersectional identities or social hierarchies. The film relies on established Western cinematic conventions, such as the lone lawman defending a community against external threats. This focus results in a narrow perspective that lacks intentionality regarding diverse social or cultural representation. Ultimately, the film functions as a standard genre piece. It reinforces traditional masculine archetypes and homogeneous settings common to rural crime dramas, offering little disruption to conventional cinematic norms.

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