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Lie Detector

Name: Lie Detector
Director: Paul Emerson
Released: 2011
Duration: 4 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2011

Director

Paul Emerson

Runtime

4 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Lie Detector (2011) is a situational comedy that focuses on the comedic tension of social discomfort rather than identity politics. The plot relies on a high-concept device—a lie detector—to strip away social veneers during a job interview, emphasizing character-driven farce over systemic critique. While the cast includes some ethnic diversity, the narrative does not engage with progressive themes. The film adheres to conventional social structures without subverting them.

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Category Breakdown

Does Lie Detector have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or explore non-cisgender identities. There is no direct address of the assumption that everyone is straight or cisgender.

How does Lie Detector portray gender?

Fair

The job interview setting suggests a professional environment where traditional gender roles may persist. The film does not challenge or subvert these roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Lie Detector?

Limited

The inclusion of Danny Gutierrez in the top-billed cast provides some ethnic diversity. However, race does not play a central role in the character arcs or themes.

How does Lie Detector represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story operates within a standard Western professional framework and does not offer critiques or deconstructions of Western institutions.

Does Lie Detector include disability representation?

Minimal

There is insufficient information to determine if the film portrays visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The top-billed cast includes Danny Gutierrez, providing some ethnic diversity.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ representation and non-cisgender identities.
There is no evidence of challenging traditional gender hierarchies or roles.
The narrative does not engage with systemic power structures or identity politics.
The story adheres to conventional Western social and professional frameworks.

Official Synopsis

A job interview takes an awkward turn when a lie detector reveals the unfiltered truths and hidden feelings of everyone involved.

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