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Among Thieves

Name: Among Thieves
Director: Paul H. Boge
Released: 2009
Duration: 119 min

Representation Score

3.8/10

Limited

2009

TV-MA

Director

Paul H. Boge

Runtime

119 minutes

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Among Thieves functions as a political thriller that emphasizes systemic critique over demographic diversity. The film's strength lies in its ability to deconstruct institutional power and challenge conventional Western geopolitical narratives related to the Iraq War. However, the character ensemble is limited, focusing primarily on a male-dominated trio of professionals, which restricts the scope of gender and identity representation. While the subject matter touches on global themes, the perspective remains centered on Western actors.

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Category Breakdown

Does Among Thieves have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any LGBTQ+ characters or individuals with non-cisgender identities.

How does Among Thieves portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-centric trio in high-stakes roles. Female characters do not play significant roles in driving the narrative.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Among Thieves?

Fair

The plot involves Middle Eastern sovereignty and Western intervention, but the main characters are predominantly Western professionals.

How does Among Thieves represent religion and culture?

Good

The film critiques Western institutions and the intersection of capitalism and military intervention. It presents a skeptical view of US global monetary supremacy.

Does Among Thieves include disability representation?

Limited

The narrative focuses solely on the professional and survivalist arcs of the three leads, with no characters having visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

Offers a sharp critique of Western hegemony and capitalistic structures.
Challenges traditional geopolitical narratives regarding international conflict and monetary supremacy.

Limited or Absent

Lacks gender diversity, with a male-centric protagonist group.
Does not include LGBTQ+ characters or diverse non-assuming gender matches what was assigned at birth identities.
Shows no representation for characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Three friends – a reporter, an oil analyst and a financial executive – reunite after ten years and accidentally uncover one of the key, hidden reasons for what motivated the war in Iraq. The trio struggles to present evidence to major media that America invaded Iraq to force oil sales from the Euro back to the Dollar to preserve US global monetary supremacy. Against incredible odds, the team must face their pasts, find willing sources to corroborate the story, and survive the conspirators as they push to bring the truth to light.

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