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The Brotherhood of Justice

The Brotherhood of Justice

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1986

NR

Director

Charles Braverman

Runtime

93 minutes

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The Brotherhood of Justice operates as a typical 1980s social thriller. Its narrative focuses on a moralistic cautionary arc rather than exploring identity politics or disrupting established social hierarchies. The film adheres to storytelling norms of its time, emphasizing a descent into criminality. This approach results in a lack of progressive representation or subversion of established social structures. Ultimately, the film reinforces traditional archetypes rather than providing a diverse or multi-layered perspective.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Brotherhood of Justice have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not feature explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories. It avoids negative stereotypes but does not provide visible representation to challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does The Brotherhood of Justice portray gender?

Fair

The story structure emphasizes traditional gender roles where men are typically portrayed as physically aggressive and dominant.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Brotherhood of Justice?

Limited

The film likely depicts a homogeneous suburban community without a diverse cast or efforts to blend different aspects of identity.

How does The Brotherhood of Justice represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story serves as a cautionary tale about the misuse of power, following traditional moral structures rather than challenging Western institutions.

Does The Brotherhood of Justice include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no indication of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

  • The film offers a clear moralistic cautionary tale about the dangers of unchecked power and vigilantism.

Limited or Absent

  • The narrative lacks diverse casting and includes no LGBTQ+ or neurodivergent characters.
  • The film relies on traditional gender hierarchies and masculine archetypes of physical dominance.
  • The story lacks multi-layered depth, defaulting to a homogeneous depiction of suburban life.

Official Synopsis

High-school students start a vigilante group in their neighbourhood but, as their power increases, they become more abusive and dangerous.

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