The film includes a brief, derogatory comment from a character implying Officer Dixon's homosexuality. However, this aspect is not explored, nor does it significantly impact his character arc, which centers on his racism and redemption. The portrayal is incidental, neither affirming nor denigrating LGBTQ+ identity in a meaningful way.

The film features a transsexual character, Penelope, primarily through the transphobic slurs and violent actions of Officer Dixon. While Dixon's prejudice is depicted as negative, the narrative lacks a strong counterbalance or positive portrayal of Penelope's identity, making the overall depiction problematic due to the unmitigated presentation of transphobia.

The film portrays the Catholic Church, through Father Montgomery, as an institution complicit in covering up child abuse, highlighting hypocrisy and institutional failure. The narrative offers no significant counterbalancing positive portrayal of the religious institution or its leadership, instead focusing on its problematic aspects.