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Copper Bill

Name: Copper Bill
Director: Brett Bentman
Released: 2020
Duration: 84 min

Representation Score

0.9/10

Minimal

2020

Director

Brett Bentman

Runtime

84 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Copper Bill is a conventional crime thriller that prioritizes plot momentum over exploring diverse identities. The plot follows two thieves attempting to steal $80 million from a Texas ranch, adhering strictly to established crime and Western subgenres. The film lacks representation that reflects multiple aspects of identity, focusing instead on a localized, traditional study of greed and organized crime. It does not attempt to challenge the social or cultural norms it utilizes. Ultimately, the work functions as a plot-driven piece that avoids subverting traditional gender or racial archetypes.

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Category Breakdown

Does Copper Bill have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters with non-binary gender identities. The story revolves around a traditional crime narrative.

How does Copper Bill portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on thieves and a 'Cowboy Mafia' hierarchy. It emphasizes masculine archetypes of violence and territoriality without challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Copper Bill?

Limited

The Texas ranch setting suggests a narrative environment rooted in traditional Western themes. There is no effort to blend or cast actors from diverse racial backgrounds.

How does Copper Bill represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot follows a standard pursuit-of-wealth trajectory involving drug money. It reinforces traditional Western archetypes without offering a critical perspective on cultural norms.

Does Copper Bill include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The film also lacks any representation of neurodivergent individuals.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a clear, focused narrative trajectory centered on a high-stakes heist.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation that reflects multiple aspects of identity and fails to challenge traditional gender or racial archetypes.
There is no engagement with diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ or disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Two thieves attempt to steal 80 million dollars of hidden Texas drug money from the famed ranch belonging to a dead member of the Cowboy Mafia.

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