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His film 'American Hustle' and earlier work explore the psychology of manipulation, deception, and power dynamics central to exploitative relationships.

His screenwriting and directing, particularly 'Taxi Driver,' examines moral degradation, urban decay, and the exploitation of vulnerable people in America.

His unflinching films like 'Ms. 45' and 'Abel Ferrara's Body Snatchers' explore predatory behavior, victimization, and the darker underbelly of urban life.