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The Set Up

Name: The Set Up
Director: Niyi Akinmolayan
Released: 2019
Duration: 103 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

2019

TV-MA

Director

Niyi Akinmolayan

Runtime

103 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Set Up operates as a typical crime drama focused on deception and social advancement. While the production context offers a non-Western viewpoint, the narrative itself leans heavily on conventional genre formulas without challenging broader societal norms. The film highlights a female protagonist with a central role, yet the storyline potentially reinforces traditional gender hierarchies by positioning her as an assistant to a male-driven scheme. This juxtaposition creates a tension between a prominent female presence and secondary narrative roles. Overall, the film lacks specific evidence of advocating for diverse identities or critiquing systemic issues. It remains a character-driven exploration of greed and individual ability to act within a criminal framework.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Set Up have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories involving non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships.

How does The Set Up portray gender?

Fair

A female character leads the story, playing a central role. However, she primarily assists a male character's scheme, which might reinforce traditional gender power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Set Up?

Fair

As a Nollywood production, the film likely features a predominantly Black cast, offering a non-Western perspective. Specific ethnic diversity within the cast is not confirmed.

How does The Set Up represent religion and culture?

Fair

The plot centers on materialism and social mobility through a marriage scheme, focusing on individual moral failings rather than broader institutional critiques.

Does The Set Up include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no information about the inclusion or portrayal of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

Features a female protagonist in a central, active role.
Provides a non-Western perspective through its Nollywood production roots.

Limited or Absent

Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisgender narratives.
Potential for traditional gender hierarchies where women facilitate male objectives.
No visible inclusion of characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

A young woman gets more than she bargains for and is drawn into a web of deceit when she is hired by a socialite to assist with his scheme to marry a wealthy heiress.

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