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The New Centurions

The New Centurions

Representation Score

3.4/10

Limited

1972

R

Director

Richard Fleischer

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film offers a realistic portrayal of 1970s Los Angeles, capturing the era's diverse demographics. However, it remains traditional in its social structures, focusing on male-dominated professions and marginalizing women and LGBTQ+ individuals. The work's strength lies in its nuanced exploration of institutional decay and urban life. It avoids simplistic heroism, instead presenting morally complex characters. Yet, it maintains a narrow perspective centered on white masculinity.

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Category Breakdown

Does The New Centurions have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film focuses solely on heterosexual and cisgender relationships among male officers. There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth characters.

How does The New Centurions portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-dominated professional environment where women primarily serve as domestic figures or passive observers. Male characters hold the majority of active roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The New Centurions?

Fair

The film accurately depicts the racial diversity of 1970s Los Angeles by featuring Black and Latino characters. However, the narrative ability to act remains centered around white protagonists.

How does The New Centurions represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story challenges traditional heroic narratives by examining the psychological impact of urban decay and institutional instability. It presents a morally ambiguous view of heroism.

Does The New Centurions include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no meaningful portrayal of physical or cognitive disabilities. Characters with disabilities are not used as central figures in the narrative.

Present on Screen

  • Provides a realistic depiction of 1970s Los Angeles
  • Explores psychologically complex characters
  • Critiques institutional stability and urban decay

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks LGBTQ+ representation
  • Relegates women to passive roles
  • Does not meaningfully depict disabilities

Official Synopsis

An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran. As time goes on, he loses his ambitions and family as police work becomes his entire life.

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