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The Cost of Deception

The Cost of Deception

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2021

Director

Keith English

Runtime

125 minutes

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The film is a focused political drama centered on individual empowerment and the dismantling of authority. Its primary strength lies in its gendered narrative structure, which empowers a female lead to navigate high-stakes corruption. However, the work lacks a comprehensive approach to diversity. There is no verifiable information regarding racial, LGBTQ+, or disability representation, making the character landscape feel narrow. Ultimately, while the film excels as a character study of professional ambition, it misses opportunities for broader inclusion across various demographic categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Cost of Deception have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include any explicit references to LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. There is no indication of queer representation or subtext.

How does The Cost of Deception portray gender?

Good

A female protagonist drives the narrative through her intellectual ambition and determination. She holds investigative power in a political context, challenging traditional passive feminine roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Cost of Deception?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast or characters. Without specific demographic details, it is impossible to verify racial representation.

How does The Cost of Deception represent religion and culture?

Good

The story critiques Western institutions by highlighting political corruption and scandalous speech. It offers a skeptical view of established political power and institutional integrity.

Does The Cost of Deception include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative does not feature any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities. There is no such representation in the character descriptions.

Present on Screen

  • The film features a strong female protagonist driven by professional autonomy and intellectual ambition.
  • The narrative effectively critiques systemic corruption and the stability of established political institutions.

Limited or Absent

  • The film lacks any visible representation of racial or ethnic diversity within its cast.
  • There is no inclusion of LGBTQ+ identities or characters with disabilities.
  • The narrative focus remains narrow, missing opportunities for broader characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity.

Official Synopsis

When a young, ambitious market researcher finds out her boss is involved in the leaking of a scandalous Prime Minister speech, she decides to investigate the case to gain a position among the big-shots. Based on actual events.

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