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Sell Out!

Name: Sell Out!
Director: Yeo Joon Han
Released: 2009
Duration: 106 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2009

Director

Yeo Joon Han

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Sell Out! centers its story on a Singaporean engineer and his soy bean machine. By focusing on a Southeast Asian protagonist, the film shifts away from Anglo-centric narratives. However, it lacks depth in representing multiple aspects of identity, making it hard to gauge if it addresses broader social issues beyond the protagonist's nationality.

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Category Breakdown

Does Sell Out! have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or themes. It does not address non-straight relationships or identities.

How does Sell Out! portray gender?

Fair

The main character is a young engineer, but their specific gender is not specified. The film focuses on professional roles without delving into gender dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Sell Out!?

Good

The story centers on a Singaporean protagonist, offering a non-Western perspective. However, the full range of ethnicities in the cast is not clearly defined.

How does Sell Out! represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot revolves around a multinational corporation where the protagonist works. This setting hints at cultural conflicts between local traditions and global business practices.

Does Sell Out! include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The narrative focuses solely on the protagonist's technological invention.

Present on Screen

The film provides a non-Western perspective by focusing on a Singaporean protagonist.

Limited or Absent

The film does not provide any information about gender identity or LGBTQ+ characters.
There is no indication of characters with disabilities or a diverse cast.

Official Synopsis

A young Singaporean engineer, working for a multinational conglomerate, has to reckon with meddlesome corporate oversight after designing a revolutionary 8-in-1 soy bean processing machine that is simply too durable for mercantile interests.

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