
Ebony, Ivory & Jade
1976

1981
RDirector
Cirio H. Santiago
Runtime
77 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Femme fatale martial arts expert teaches the mafia a lesson.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film adheres to traditional heteronormative structures. There is no evidence of LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that critique standard social norms.
Gender Representation
The protagonist offers moderate subversion by acting as a martial arts expert against the mafia. This disrupts the trope of the submissive female, though the portrayal remains largely functional.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
While the director's history suggests international co-productions, the film lacks a confirmed non-white majority. Race is not a central narrative theme or a focus of exploration.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story follows standard Western action-thriller tropes. It lacks critiques of Western institutions or any discernible emphasis on secularism or anti-capitalist sentiment.
Disability Representation
There is no information available regarding the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
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AI Analysis
Firecracker is a genre-driven exploitation film that prioritizes kinetic action over social commentary. While it centers on a capable female lead, the narrative operates within established 1980s tropes rather than seeking to deconstruct systemic power dynamics. The film's strength lies in its departure from passive female archetypes. By placing a martial arts expert at the center of a conflict with organized crime, it provides a degree of gender subversion. However, the work lacks intersectional depth. It functions as a standard protagonist-versus-criminal framework without exploring diverse identities, cultural critiques, or systemic social issues.

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