Career criminal Youngblood Priest wants out of the Atlanta drug scene, but as he ramps up sales, one little slip up threatens to bring the whole operation down before he can make his exit.
Career criminal Youngblood Priest wants out of the Atlanta drug scene, but as he ramps up sales, one little slip up threatens to bring the whole operation down before he can make his exit.
The film's central conflict revolves around an individual navigating a corrupt criminal underworld. Its right-leaning bias stems from championing an individualistic solution, where the protagonist uses cunning and self-reliance to achieve personal freedom and wealth rather than addressing systemic issues or advocating for collective change.
The movie features a predominantly Black cast, consistent with its genre and source material, showcasing visible diversity. Its narrative centers on crime and urban life, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or making DEI themes central to the plot beyond the inherent representation.
The film "SuperFly" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses exclusively on heterosexual relationships, drug dealing, and crime, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The film focuses on male characters involved in drug dealing and crime. While female characters are present in significant roles, none are depicted engaging in or winning direct physical combat against male opponents. Combat scenes primarily involve firearms.
The 2018 film "SuperFly" is a remake of the 1972 original. Key characters such as Youngblood Priest, Georgia, Eddie, and Sutter retain their original genders in the adaptation. No established characters from the source material underwent a gender change.
The 2018 film "SuperFly" is a remake of the 1972 blaxploitation film. Key characters, including the protagonist Youngblood Priest, maintain the same racial portrayal (Black) as their counterparts in the original source material.
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