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Just Business

Name: Just Business
Director: Jonathan Dueck
Released: 2008
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.8/10

Limited

2008

PG-13

Director

Jonathan Dueck

Runtime

85 minutes

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Just Business follows conventional action-thriller clichés, focusing on a traditional heist framework. While it includes a strong female character, it does not significantly challenge social hierarchies or offer multi-layered complexity. The narrative is predictable and safe within its demographic context, lacking substantial social commentary.

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Category Breakdown

Does Just Business have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities. The plot revolves around a father-daughter relationship in a heist scenario.

How does Just Business portray gender?

Fair

Gina Gershon's character Marty plays a key role in driving the plot, but her actions mainly respond to the actions of male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Just Business?

Limited

The film does not feature a diverse cast and seems to follow the typical demographics of its time.

How does Just Business represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores themes of greed and morality through art theft. It does not challenge Western cultural norms or institutions.

Does Just Business include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no exploration of neurodivergence or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Marty provides a central female perspective with significant influence in the story.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks racial diversity and does not include non-white characters in prominent roles.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth gender expressions.
The narrative does not address disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

Elizar Perla is a recently retired cat burglar who has succumbed to the temptation of one final score. The target is David Gray, famous for his collection of art and other rarities. Soon after the job, Elizar disappears, leaving his daughter Marty (Gina Gershon) distraught. Desperate, Gray approaches Marty suggesting that her father will turn up as soon as the stolen artwork is recovered. She begrudgingly accepts the offer to help him locate the art, but all is not as it seems, as the rarest of stolen pieces has value beyond ordinary currency. Written by Peace Arch

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