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Justice

Name: Justice
Director: Richard Gabai
Released: 2017
Duration: 99 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Richard Gabai

Runtime

99 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates within a conventional Western framework that prioritizes established genre clichés over progressive narratives. The plot follows a standard trajectory of individual retribution and the struggle to maintain order against a corrupt authority figure. The film lacks evidence of diverse representation across most categories. It relies on traditional archetypes, such as the masculine U.S. Marshal, and does not show signs of disrupting systemic hierarchies or providing ability to act to underrepresented groups. Ultimately, the work serves as a straightforward genre piece. It focuses on personal vendettas and law enforcement rather than exploring complex social or cultural critiques.

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Category Breakdown

Does Justice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and does not include non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. It follows a traditional Western framework focused on vengeance and law enforcement.

How does Justice portray gender?

Fair

The story centers on a U.S. Marshal, a role traditionally associated with masculinity and authority. It does not appear to challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Justice?

Limited

The narrative follows conventional Western clichés that often emphasize Anglo-centric storytelling. There is no evidence of actively leading characters of color.

How does Justice represent religion and culture?

Fair

Themes of corruption and institutional instability are present, but the plot focuses on individualistic morality. It stays within the bounds of conventional genre storytelling.

Does Justice include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no documented evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film provides a clear, traditional Western narrative centered on themes of justice and institutional corruption.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
There is no evidence of racial diversity or actively leading characters of color.
The narrative does not appear to challenge traditional gender hierarchies or masculine archetypes.
The story lacks representation of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A U.S. Marshal seeking justice for his brother's murder defends a small town from a corrupt Mayor and his henchmen with intents to revive the civil war.

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