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Smoke Screen

Name: Smoke Screen
Director: Sean Buttimer
Released: 2018
Duration: 86 min

Representation Score

1.7/10

Minimal

2018

Director

Sean Buttimer

Runtime

86 minutes

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Smoke Screen functions as a typical political thriller centered on genre-driven mechanics. The plot revolves around the tension between assassins and clandestine forces following a failed assassination attempt on the US Attorney General. While the cast demonstrates a basic level of racial inclusion, the narrative prioritizes state-sanctioned enforcement and institutional stability. The film does not deeply explore social hierarchies or provide characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. Overall, Smoke Screen adheres to conventional thriller clichés without challenging established narratives or offering sociopolitical critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Smoke Screen have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. The story focuses solely on political espionage.

How does Smoke Screen portray gender?

Fair

Aesha Waks has a prominent role, adding a female perspective. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges or reinforces traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Smoke Screen?

Limited

The cast includes actors with diverse backgrounds, such as Dechen Thurman, indicating some racial inclusion. The plot revolves around Anglo-centric institutional conflicts.

How does Smoke Screen represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story emphasizes Western institutional stability and the protection of a US official. It does not critique religious or capitalist systems.

Does Smoke Screen include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no depiction of physical or neurodivergent identities in the film.

Present on Screen

The cast includes diverse names, suggesting a baseline level of racial inclusion.
Aesha Waks brings a strong female presence in a top-billed role.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight-centered perspectives.
The plot focuses on Western institutional stability rather than critiquing social or cultural hierarchies.
There is no visible representation of physical or neurodivergent identities.

Official Synopsis

A botched assassination of the US Attorney General forces its perpetrators to go into hiding. Meanwhile, clandestine forces awaken to correct the situation.

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