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Greedy People

Greedy People

Representation Score

8.2/10

Excellent

2024

R

Director

Potsy Ponciroli

Runtime

113 minutes

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Greedy People uses a diverse cast to challenge traditional crime thriller clichés. By placing characters of color and women in positions of high ability to act, the film questions the dominance of white perspectives in small-town narratives. The narrative critiques systemic corruption and greed, offering a secular moral relativist perspective on institutional failure. While the film makes strides in racial and gender representation, it falls short in representing LGBTQ+ characters and individuals with disabilities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Greedy People have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-normative gender identities. It focuses on the marital dynamic between the rookie cop and his pregnant wife.

How does Greedy People portray gender?

Good

Women such as Lily James and Uzo Aduba play key roles in driving the plot, acting as active agents rather than passive victims. The film challenges traditional masculinity by portraying male officers as chaotic, morally questionable, or inept.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Greedy People?

Excellent

Himesh Patel and Uzo Aduba hold prominent roles, centering characters of color in a genre typically dominated by white perspectives. This casting challenges historical norms in law enforcement narratives and gives these characters significant narrative influence.

How does Greedy People represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques Western institutions like law enforcement and local business power, presenting them as corrupt and self-serving. The theme of greed serves as a secular critique of capitalist values, though the comedic tone softens the severity of this social commentary.

Does Greedy People include disability representation?

Fair

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illness explicitly portrayed in the narrative. The story focuses on moral and psychological states rather than physical or cognitive impairments.

Present on Screen

  • The film centers characters of color in a genre traditionally dominated by white perspectives.
  • Female characters actively drive the plot, subverting traditional gender hierarchies.
  • The narrative critiques institutional corruption and greed.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks explicit LGBTQ+ characters or exploration of non-normative gender identities.
  • There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illness.
  • The comedic tone may soften the severity of the critique regarding systemic corruption and institutional failure.

Official Synopsis

The eclectic residents of a small, picturesque island town must navigate a sensational murder and the discovery of a million dollars, leading to a series of increasingly bad decisions which upend the once-peaceful community.

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