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Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II

Name: Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II
Director: Ricci Harnett
Released: 2015
Duration: 111 min

Representation Score

0.6/10

Minimal

2015

Director

Ricci Harnett

Runtime

111 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II is a traditional crime thriller that emphasizes hyper-masculine storytelling and a homogeneous demographic. The narrative sticks closely to established crime genre clichés, focusing on underworld hierarchies and personal obsessions within a specific British subculture. The film lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity, offering no depiction of LGBTQ+ identities or disabilities. It reinforces conventional social structures by centering male control and maintaining a predominantly white cast to fit its geographic setting. While the film portrays a world operating outside mainstream legal authority, it does not use this to offer a broader systemic or anti-capitalist critique. Instead, it remains a character-driven exploration of survival and loyalty.

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Category Breakdown

Does Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any visible LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight gender expressions. There is no depiction of same-sex relationships or intimacy.

How does Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II portray gender?

Limited

Male characters are portrayed with strong, hyper-masculine traits. Female characters have limited roles, mostly serving as emotional stakes for the male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II?

Limited

The casting focuses on a predominantly white British population, reflecting the Essex gangland setting. It does not include actors from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

How does Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story centers on gang-enforced retribution, focusing on individual characters' obsessions rather than critiquing broader societal or institutional issues.

Does Rise of the Footsoldier: Part II include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no representation of physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. Characters are defined by their ability to engage in high-action crime scenarios.

Present on Screen

The film maintains a consistent sense of realism regarding the specific Essex gangland subculture and its historical context.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies heavily on hyper-masculine archetypes, limiting the complexity and ability to act of female characters.
The film lacks diversity in terms of LGBTQ+ representation and disability visibility.
The casting is demographically homogeneous, failing to incorporate diverse ethnic perspectives.

Official Synopsis

On 6 December 1995, three Essex gang members were brutally murdered in cold blood. In early 1997, the perpetrator has yet to be brought to justice. An associate of the men, still mourning the loss of his friends, is convinced that it’s only a matter of time before he’s next.

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