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Maria

Name: Maria
Director: Pedring Lopez
Released: 2019
Duration: 89 min

Representation Score

5.8/10

Fair

2019

TV-MA

Director

Pedring Lopez

Runtime

89 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Maria is a character-driven narrative that challenges traditional action clichés. It emphasizes a female protagonist's total control over her destiny, disrupting typical gender roles. The film explores themes of individual autonomy against oppressive institutions. However, it lacks explicit markers of diverse identities and focuses primarily on traditional thriller elements.

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Category Breakdown

Does Maria have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The story centers around a protagonist's journey for survival and revenge, with no clear depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Maria portray gender?

Good

The film challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on a strong female protagonist in a typically male-dominated genre. She actively resists oppression and controls her fate.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Maria?

Fair

The setting highlights local crime dynamics, but there is no specific information about the racial diversity of the cast.

How does Maria represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques corrupt, organized hierarchies through the protagonist's rebellion against a criminal organization, highlighting systemic issues.

Does Maria include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the synopsis.

Present on Screen

Places a highly skilled female lead in a traditionally male-dominated genre, challenging gender stereotypes.
Depicts a woman outmaneuvering a powerful criminal organization, showcasing her strategic abilities.
Explores themes of individual autonomy against oppressive, corrupt hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

Does not include LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationship structures.
Does not depict physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
Lacks specific information about the racial or ethnic diversity of the cast.

Official Synopsis

When a former BlackRose cartel assassin deliberately betrays them by refusing to complete her mission, the cartel orders her execution. Unbeknownst to them, she fakes her own death and is able to create a new life of her own. When the cartel discovers she is alive, the hunter becomes the hunted as she fights to get revenge on those who took her new life away from her.

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