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Disturbing the Peace

Name: Disturbing the Peace
Director: York Alec Shackleton
Released: 2020
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

2.5/10

Limited

2020

Director

York Alec Shackleton

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Disturbing the Peace operates strictly within the boundaries of traditional action-crime genre clichés. The narrative structure prioritizes individual heroism and the resolution of conflict through violence rather than exploring the way different parts of someone's identity overlap. 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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Category Breakdown

Does Disturbing the Peace have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film follows a conventional action-crime framework. There is no indication of non-traditional gender identities or critiques of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Disturbing the Peace portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a male protagonist navigating a traditional masculine arc of violence and redemption. This reinforces classic archetypes of male leadership.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Disturbing the Peace?

Limited

The small Texas setting and outlaw biker clichés often lean toward homogeneous casting. The film aligns with traditional Western depictions of rural law enforcement.

How does Disturbing the Peace represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot utilizes classic Western motifs like the lawman and the outlaw. It focuses on standard conflicts between authority and criminal elements.

Does Disturbing the Peace include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist's history of a tragic shooting may imply psychological trauma. However, it is unclear if this is handled with real control or used as a plot device.

Present on Screen

The film utilizes well-established Western motifs that provide a clear, recognizable framework for action-crime enthusiasts.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks intentionality regarding LGBTQ+ inclusion and non-traditional gender identities.
The story relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and hero clichés.
The setting and character types lean toward homogeneous casting typical of the genre.
There is a lack of systemic critique or exploration of diverse cultural perspectives.

Official Synopsis

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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