
Code 8
2019

Representation Score
Fair
2020
RDirector
Ariel Schulman, Henry Joost
Runtime
113 minutes
Average Rating
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Project Power succeeds in diversifying the science fiction genre by centering Black protagonists and using an urban New Orleans setting. This approach provides significant depth to characters of color navigating a criminal underworld. However, the film remains tied to traditional genre clichés regarding gender and identity. The narrative relies on masculine protector roles and lacks representation for LGBTQ+ individuals or characters with permanent disabilities. Ultimately, the film showcases contrasts, offering strong racial intentionality while adhering to conventional gender hierarchies and limited social exploration.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include LGBTQ+ characters and does not explore non-cisgender identities. Relationships focus on heterosexual structures, particularly fatherly bonds.
The narrative focuses on the male protagonist, Art, who holds significant influence over the story. Female characters mainly serve as emotional catalysts for the male lead rather than driving the plot independently.
The production breaks away from typical white-dominated sci-fi by featuring a predominantly Black cast. The urban New Orleans setting highlights the lived experiences of underrepresented communities.
The story critiques systemic corruption and the abuse of power within an urban environment. It emphasizes the moral relativism necessary for survival in high-stakes situations.
Superpowers are portrayed as temporary, drug-induced plot devices rather than nuanced explorations of disability. There is no significant portrayal of characters with permanent disabilities.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
An ex-soldier, a teen and a cop collide in New Orleans as they hunt for the source behind a dangerous new pill that grants users temporary superpowers.

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