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Lying and Stealing

Name: Lying and Stealing
Director: Matt Aselton
Released: 2019
Duration: 100 min

Representation Score

6.1/10

Good

2019

Director

Matt Aselton

Runtime

100 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lying and Stealing is a character-driven film focusing on moral ambiguity rather than broad demographic representation. It stands out by challenging traditional gender stereotypes, presenting a strong female lead with intellectual independence in a male-dominated context. However, the film falls short in representing racial diversity and fails to engage with LGBTQ+ identities or disability. The narrative prioritizes a critique of institutional integrity and situational ethics over social inclusivity. This results in a score that highlights its intellectually progressive yet narrow focus.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lying and Stealing have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature many LGBTQ+ characters. The story mainly revolves around a heterosexual couple.

How does Lying and Stealing portray gender?

Good

Sam drives the plot with strong intellectual independence, breaking traditional gender roles. She avoids the submissive 'damsel' stereotype in a male-dominated environment.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lying and Stealing?

Limited

The New York art scene is shown with a mostly uniform demographic. The cast lacks diverse racial representation of the city's artistic community.

How does Lying and Stealing represent religion and culture?

Good

The film subtly critiques the modern art market and Western capitalism. It portrays deception as a survival tactic in a transactional, postmodern society.

Does Lying and Stealing include disability representation?

Limited

There is no meaningful depiction of visible or invisible disabilities. The category is not addressed in the main character arcs.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender stereotypes by featuring a strong female lead with intellectual independence.
Offers a sophisticated critique of the contemporary art market and Western capitalist structures.
Explores complex themes of moral relativism and survival in a transactional society.

Limited or Absent

Lacks significant racial and ethnic diversity in its portrayal of the New York art scene.
Does not provide meaningful representation of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.
Does not address or include characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Hoping to leave his criminal lifestyle behind him, a successful art thief teams up with a sexy con woman to pull off the ultimate heist and set himself free.

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