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I Am Hooligan

Name: I Am Hooligan
Director: Steven M. Smith
Released: 2016
Duration: 81 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2016

Director

Steven M. Smith

Runtime

81 minutes

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I Am Hooligan is a conventional crime thriller that centers on the moral decline of its protagonist, Justin, within a male-dominated criminal underworld. The narrative focuses narrowly on the protagonist's journey and the socio-economic struggles he faces, rather than exploring multi-layered identities. The film's architecture emphasizes gritty realism and socio-economic conflict, resulting in limited representation for women, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities. While the setting suggests a focus on class, the story does not delve into broader racial or cultural complexities.

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Category Breakdown

Does I Am Hooligan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-cisgender identities. The plot centers on the protagonist's involvement in criminal activities.

How does I Am Hooligan portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on male characters and gang dynamics. Female characters are notably absent, and there are no nuanced female roles or strong female influence.

How racially and ethnically diverse is I Am Hooligan?

Fair

The film highlights class struggles within a specific estate but does not emphasize racial diversity or feature actively leading characters of color.

How does I Am Hooligan represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story examines social issues and delinquency through a crime drama lens. It does not critically examine broader cultural or religious institutions.

Does I Am Hooligan include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not depict any characters with physical, neurodivergent, or mental health disabilities. The narrative does not address disability issues.

Present on Screen

The film offers a focused look at socio-economic struggles and class-based conflicts within a specific estate setting.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks meaningful representation for women, offering almost no women's ability to drive the story or nuanced roles.
There is a complete absence of LGBTQ+ characters or stories about diverse sexual identities.
The story does not include characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.
The narrative does not explore racial or ethnic diversity, focusing instead on localized delinquency.

Official Synopsis

Growing up on an estate filled with drugs, guns and football hooligans isn t easy for Justin. When he starts hanging out with a nasty gang headed by loud-mouthed drug dealer Kevin he is persuaded to beat up an innocent bystander just for kicks and starts to enjoy the hooligan lifestyle...

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