
Shattered Glass
2003

Representation Score
Limited
1999
RDirector
James Dearden
Runtime
101 minutes
Average Rating
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Rogue Trader functions as a conventional biographical thriller centered on the historical collapse of Barings Bank. The narrative is driven by the professional and moral actions of Nick Leeson, keeping the focus narrow and traditional. The film relies on established biographical clichés rather than attempting to disrupt social or identity-based hierarchies. It presents a world defined by the demographic and systemic structures of 1990s global finance. Ultimately, the production lacks a track record of multi-layered storytelling, opting instead for a straightforward account of financial history and individual actions.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives that challenge the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender. The story focuses on the professional actions of the main character within a traditional corporate setting.
The story emphasizes Nick Leeson's rise and fall within a male-dominated financial industry of the 1990s. It highlights traditional masculine leadership and professional hierarchies.
The narrative centers on Western institutions during the 1995 financial crisis. It reflects the demographic homogeneity of the financial elite of that time.
The film adheres to traditional moral views on theft and institutional stability. It focuses on individual accountability without critiquing Western capitalism.
There is no indication that neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions play a role in the character arcs or the central narrative.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Rogue Trader tells the true story of Nick Leeson, an employee of Barings Bank who--after a successful trading run--ends up accumulating $1.4 billion in losses hidden in account #88888.

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