The Irishman

Representation / casting choices

The cast uses period-appropriate white male actors to portray historical Italian and Irish American mobsters and union figures from the 1950s–1970s. Choices fit the story world and source material with no visible diversity signaling or swaps.

Political / ideological dialogue

All dialogue stays within personal loyalty, criminal business, and union dealings. No modern political speeches, activist language, or ideological debates.

Identity-driven story themes

The narrative follows male friendships, betrayal, and regret in the criminal underworld. No plotlines built around race, gender, sexuality, or identity struggles.

Institutional / cultural critique

The film shows union corruption and mob ties as documented facts of that era through individual stories. It presents these elements as historical reality without modern activist reframing of capitalism, patriarchy, or systemic issues.