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Mafia Inc.

Mafia Inc.

Representation Score

4.0/10

Limited

2020

Director

Podz

Runtime

143 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mafia Inc. is a character-driven crime drama that dismantles patriarchal structures while lacking characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. The film examines the breakdown of traditional loyalty and the volatility of masculine archetypes within a criminal hierarchy. Despite offering a raw portrayal of familial dysfunction and the consequences of individual morality, the film adheres to conventional ethnic and gendered clichés. Its focus is narrow, centered on a specific, homogeneous criminal underworld.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mafia Inc. have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships in its main storyline.

How does Mafia Inc. portray gender?

Fair

The story emphasizes male roles and father-son relationships. It challenges traditional masculine stereotypes through dysfunctional family dynamics, but maintains strong male dominance.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mafia Inc.?

Fair

The film depicts an Italian-themed criminal underworld. It focuses on a single ethnic group without confirmed diverse casting.

How does Mafia Inc. represent religion and culture?

Fair

The movie critiques traditional codes of honor and loyalty. It disrupts the idea of an unbreakable family unit through depictions of betrayal and rejection.

Does Mafia Inc. include disability representation?

Minimal

A character's stroke serves as a key plot point. There is no detailed exploration of disability in the film.

Present on Screen

  • Challenges traditional masculine stereotypes through portrayals of jealousy and reckless behavior.
  • Critiques organized crime's 'honor' and 'loyalty' codes by depicting familial breakdown.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight perspectives.
  • Depends on a heavily male-centric narrative structure with limited female influence.
  • Focuses on a single ethnic group without broader racial diversity.

Official Synopsis

The Gamache, tailors from father to son, have been dressing the Mafia family Paternò for three generation. Vincent "Vince" Gamache works on behalf of Frank the godfather with his eldest son Giaco. Vince, reckless and rash, seeks to earn his stripes by impressing the godfather. Without the Paternò knowing, he stages a big operation and is promoted. Fuming with jealousy, Giaco discovers that Vince committed a monstrous act during his stroke. The Gamache disown Vince and war begins.

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