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Larceny

Name: Larceny
Director: R. Ellis Frazier
Released: 2017
Duration: 87 min

Representation Score

3.0/10

Limited

2017

Director

R. Ellis Frazier

Runtime

87 minutes

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Larceny follows typical action-thriller conventions, focusing on masculine archetypes of competence and leadership. This narrow focus limits the film's exploration of diverse identities. While the Mexican setting offers a non-Western context, the film's emphasis on high-stakes heist mechanics suggests a preference for action over cultural nuance. The themes of institutional corruption are present but appear secondary to the mechanics of the crime. Ultimately, the film lacks the intentional subversion of social hierarchies necessary for a higher diversity score.

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Category Breakdown

Does Larceny have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender traits. It sticks to conventional genre standards without exploring queer themes.

How does Larceny portray gender?

Fair

The story revolves around male archetypes, particularly a former CIA contractor and his boss. There are no explicit details about female characters in the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Larceny?

Fair

The Mexican prison setting introduces a non-Western context for ethnic diversity. However, it is unclear if the film delves into nuanced identities or merely uses the location as a backdrop.

How does Larceny represent religion and culture?

Limited

The plot centers on wealth and greed within a capitalist framework. It emphasizes heist mechanics over a critique of Western institutions or secular ideologies.

Does Larceny include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The Mexican prison setting provides a non-Western geographic context that allows for ethnic diversity.

Limited or Absent

The film relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes and male-centric leadership roles.
There is a lack of visible LGBTQ+ representation or engagement with queer themes.
The narrative lacks evidence of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The story prioritizes capitalist heist clichés over nuanced cultural or institutional critiques.

Official Synopsis

After being busted for a heist, a former CIA contractor is sent to a Mexican prison. His former CIA boss offers him freedom if he can break into the prison vault and steal $50 Million.

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