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Who's the Boss

Who's the Boss

Representation Score

8.5/10

Excellent

2020

Director

Chinaza Onuzo

Runtime

106 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Who's the Boss is a character-driven comedy that prioritizes female empowerment and the disruption of traditional workplace power structures. By focusing on an executive's journey toward entrepreneurship, the film highlights themes of autonomy and strategic ability to act. The production benefits from a non-Western perspective, offering a refreshing departure from standard Anglo-Saxon corporate narratives. This cultural positioning provides a more globalized view of professional success and social hierarchies. However, the film's diversity is concentrated in its gendered narrative. There is a notable absence of information regarding LGBTQ+ identities or disability representation, leaving those dimensions of the story unexplored.

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Category Breakdown

Does Who's the Boss have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not explicitly include LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities. The focus remains on professional and romantic comedy elements.

How does Who's the Boss portray gender?

Good

The story centers on the protagonist's journey from subordinate to entrepreneur, highlighting her intellect and strategic autonomy. It emphasizes female empowerment and challenges traditional workplace hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Who's the Boss?

Good

Set in the Nigerian cinematic landscape, the film offers a non-Western perspective on professional life. It presents a globalized view of the corporate executive cliché.

How does Who's the Boss represent religion and culture?

Good

The plot critiques restrictive corporate institutions through the lens of individualistic rebellion. The protagonist's side hustle suggests a push against systemic professional norms.

Does Who's the Boss include disability representation?

Fair

There is no information available regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

  • Strong emphasis on female empowerment and challenging traditional workplace hierarchies.
  • Provides a meaningful non-Western perspective on corporate and entrepreneurial life.
  • Explores themes of autonomy and reclaiming personal power.

Limited or Absent

  • Lacks visible representation of LGBTQ+ characters or non-cisgender identities.
  • Provides no information regarding the inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young, overworked ad executive with an overbearing boss starts her own side hustle and invents an employer once her business begins to flourish.

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