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R.I.A.

R.I.A.

Representation Score

4.1/10

Fair

2021

TV-14

Director

Richard Colton

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film offers a compelling subversion of gender roles by placing a female-coded A.I. at the center of a high-stakes political thriller. By using a non-biological entity to drive the narrative's energy, it challenges conventional domestic norms. However, the film's diversity profile is limited due to a lack of information about racial, ethnic, and disability representation, which hinders a more comprehensive assessment of its inclusivity.

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Category Breakdown

Does R.I.A. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film features a marriage between a human and a female humanoid A.I., challenging traditional views of personhood and domestic life.

How does R.I.A. portray gender?

Good

A female-coded humanoid A.I. serves as the main character, subverting traditional feminine roles by engaging in violent and political actions.

How racially and ethnically diverse is R.I.A.?

Minimal

The narrative provides no specific information regarding the racial or ethnic composition of the cast. Consequently, the characters' backgrounds remain unconfirmed within the available story details.

How does R.I.A. represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques Western institutions by depicting a domestic partnership as a tool for state-level terrorism, breaking down traditional family structures.

Does R.I.A. include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no evidence regarding the inclusion of characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. The documentation lacks details on how disability is addressed in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Subverts traditional gender hierarchies by making a female-coded humanoid the primary driver of the plot.
  • Challenges conventional definitions of personhood and domesticity through its central A.I. relationship.
  • Provides a systemic critique of Western political institutions and the sanctity of the nuclear family.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks verifiable information regarding the racial and ethnic diversity of the characters.
  • Provides no evidence of representation for characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

In 2040, a female humanoid A.I. is hacked by her husband and forced to kidnap the U.S. vice president's son and execute him on live TV, as the culprit seeks revenge for his own son's death.

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