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2002
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American Sicario
Representation Score
3.8/10
Limited
2021
RDirector
Raja Collins
Runtime
90 minutes
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American Sicario is a crime thriller that relies on well-known gangster clichés. Its strength lies in its authentic portrayal of the Mexican underworld, providing a realistic backdrop for the story. However, the film falls short in representing diverse identities, particularly in terms of LGBTQ+ characters and disability. The narrative structure remains centered around traditional masculine hierarchies, lacking a more progressive or subversive social critique. While the film avoids a conventional moral message, it does not significantly deviate from the standard gangster archetype.
Category Breakdown
Does American Sicario have LGBTQ+ representation?
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities.
How does American Sicario portray gender?
The story focuses on male-dominated roles such as hitmen and drug lords, emphasizing aggression and territorial control.
How racially and ethnically diverse is American Sicario?
The film highlights ethnic diversity by focusing on the Mexican underworld, featuring a non-Anglo-Saxon landscape.
How does American Sicario represent religion and culture?
The narrative follows typical crime thriller themes, depicting systemic corruption without targeting specific cultural or economic critiques.
Does American Sicario include disability representation?
There is no indication of visible or invisible disabilities being portrayed in the film.
Present on Screen
- Engages with ethnic diversity through its Mexican underworld setting.
- Uses a non-Anglo-Saxon landscape as the main narrative stage.
- Includes diverse actors like Danny Trejo and Maurice Compte.
Limited or Absent
- Lacks LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
- Relies heavily on traditional masculine archetypes.
- Does not represent visible or invisible disabilities.
Official Synopsis
The story of the rise and fall of the first American-born drug lord in Mexico, this tale of power, money, greed and betrayal amongst rival members of the drug cartels finds American gangster Erik Vasquez scheming to become the top dog in the Mexican underworld, only to find himself making enemies out of both the powerful cartels and his own allies.
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