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Call To Action III

Name: Call To Action III
Director: Tadas Vidmantas
Released: 2016
Duration: 90 min

Representation Score

4.5/10

Fair

2016

Director

Tadas Vidmantas

Runtime

90 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Call To Action III functions as a satirical comedy that prioritizes institutional dysfunction over identity-driven storytelling. It succeeds in deconstructing the heroic officer archetype, replacing traditional stability with absurdist chaos and a critique of consumerism. However, the film lacks significant characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity, with the ensemble appearing largely homogeneous and without clear evidence of LGBTQ+, racial, or disability-focused narratives.

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Category Breakdown

Does Call To Action III have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film centers on the chaotic professional lives of a police precinct and does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or non-straight relationships.

How does Call To Action III portray gender?

Fair

A subplot featuring an officer expecting a baby highlights the traditionally masculine police profession, shifting the focus from competent protectors to flawed, relatable authority figures.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Call To Action III?

Limited

As a Lithuanian production, the film seems to center on a localized, homogeneous ensemble. There is no indication of diverse ethnic backgrounds or actively leading characters from other races.

How does Call To Action III represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative critiques consumer capitalism by replacing civic duties with a motto of waste and spending, offering a cynical view of material success and institutional norms.

Does Call To Action III include disability representation?

Minimal

The available documentation does not provide any specific details about characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional heroic clichés by depicting authority figures as flawed and inept.
Provides a sharp satirical critique of consumer capitalism and institutional corruption.
Humanizes the police profession through domestic subplots like pregnancy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.
Shows a lack of racial and ethnic diversity within the ensemble cast.
Provides no discernible representation or inclusion of characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

"Super,"" ""the best movie in the world,"" ""When can we download it?""—these were some of the reactions to Tadas Vidmantas' controversial debut film Gautas iškvietimas. Now, less than a year later, the trilogy concludes with Gautas iškvietimas 3. Following their unexpected success, the 7th Police Precinct faces a rare challenge—spending large sums of money. Their motto shifts from ""Protect, Serve, Help"" to ""Buy, Spend, Waste,"" but they soon realize that money can't buy happiness… though that won’t stop them from trying. Chaos follows them everywhere—dangerous calls, absurd situations, and endless trouble. Do riches change people? Which officer is expecting a baby? And will all beloved characters make it to the end? All this and more in the wildest, most star-studded Lithuanian police comedy yet—Gautas iškvietimas 3!

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