You are here:

339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime

Name: 339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime
Director: Etzel Báez
Released: 2014
Duration: 97 min

Representation Score

4.4/10

Fair

2014

Director

Etzel Báez

Runtime

97 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

New Showbiz Analysis

Etzel Báez’s drama critiques state power in the Dominican Republic by focusing on the murder of student leader Amin Abel Hasbun. The film shifts from a typical crime investigation to an exploration of systemic oppression under the Balaguer regime. The film excels in its cultural and racial representation, centering on a Caribbean political struggle and moving away from traditional crime clichés. It effectively explores the complexities of political victimhood and the fight against institutional corruption. However, the narrative lacks diversity in terms of gender, LGBTQ+ identities, and disability, focusing mainly on male-driven political activism.

Watch this, not that →

Category Breakdown

Does 339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories related to LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does 339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime portray gender?

Fair

The story focuses on political leadership and student activism, primarily featuring male student leaders. This limits the representation of diverse gender identities and roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is 339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime?

Excellent

The film centers on the experiences of a Dominican community, providing a rich portrayal of a non-Western population and their political struggles.

How does 339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film highlights anti-establishment themes, presenting the state as corrupt and prioritizing social justice over traditional institutions.

Does 339 Amin Abel Hasbun: Memory of a Crime include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

Strong cultural representation through its focus on Dominican history and leftist political struggles.
Disrupts Western-centric crime clichés by centering a non-Western population.
Provides a meaningful critique of systemic oppression and state-sponsored violence.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities and non-straight relationships.
Limited gender diversity due to a focus on male student leaders.
No visible or invisible disability representation.

Official Synopsis

Based on a real story, this Dominican drama is an intriguing account of the murder of Amin Abel Hasbun, a brilliant student leader in the Dominican Republic accused of kidnapping US Embassy official, J. Crowley. Hasbun was one of many young leftists fighting against the government of Dr. Joaquin Balaguer, who favored a repressive regime.

How are these scores produced? →