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American Justice

Name: American Justice
Director: Demetrius Navarro
Released: 2015
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

1.9/10

Minimal

2015

Not Rated

Director

Demetrius Navarro

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

American Justice is a conventional action-thriller that emphasizes personal revenge over social issues. The plot follows a rogue LAPD officer seeking justice in Mexico after a professional failure leads to tragedy. While the international setting offers a glimpse into ethnic diversity, the film remains anchored in standard genre conventions. It focuses on personal accountability and masculine conflict without deconstructing institutional hierarchies or exploring multiple aspects of identity. Ultimately, the film operates as a straightforward genre piece. It fails to intentionally challenge social structures, limiting its scope to a basic, character-driven action framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does American Justice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The story revolves around a traditional masculine action storyline.

How does American Justice portray gender?

Limited

The story centers on a male protagonist and his partner's death. It relies on traditional masculine stereotypes without challenging gender hierarchies or showing non-traditional roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is American Justice?

Fair

Shifting the setting to Mexico introduces diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. This allows for exploration of ethnic tensions within a cross-border law enforcement context.

How does American Justice represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film examines themes of corruption and justice from a Western perspective. It leans towards traditional vigilante clichés rather than systemic critiques.

Does American Justice include disability representation?

Minimal

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

Present on Screen

The setting in Mexico provides a natural platform for ethnic and cultural diversity.
The narrative delves into themes of institutional corruption and personal morality.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and non-cisgender characters.
The story relies heavily on traditional masculine stereotypes and lacks gender diversity.
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

When the reckless actions of an out-of-control LAPD officer get his partner killed in a deadly hostage situation, he gets suspended from the police force and heads to Mexico to face off against corrupt cops.

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