
I Am Hooligan
2016

Representation Score
Minimal
2015
RDirector
Steven M. Smith
Runtime
84 minutes
Average Rating
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Essex Boys: Law of Survival is a crime drama that centers on traditional underworld clichés and male protagonists. The narrative follows a standard 'return to crime' storyline, focusing on the gritty realism of Essex and East London's criminal underworld. The film leans heavily on established masculine archetypes and local criminal dynamics. It does not engage with progressive social frameworks or multi-layered identities. Instead, it reinforces conventional social hierarchies without challenging them.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters who identify as LGBTQ+ or have non-cisgender identities. It adheres to traditional social structures and masculine stereotypes typical of crime dramas.
The story focuses on male-dominated environments such as hooliganism and organized crime. It emphasizes traditional masculine leadership roles without challenging gender hierarchies.
The setting suggests a focus on localized, potentially homogeneous social groups. There is no evidence of diverse characters or casting actors from different racial backgrounds.
The film operates as a standard crime procedural focused on survival. It does not explore or critique cultural or systemic power dynamics.
There is no indication of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The plot does not include any representation of neurodivergent individuals.
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Official Synopsis
Essex has been the central hub for many famous criminal activities. For generations Essex Boys have ruled the streets of Essex and East London in their underworld empires. Many people thought this ended in a Range Rover in 1995. They were wrong... Danny - an ex hooligan is driven back into a life of crime after his world is turned upside down on the streets of Essex.

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