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Hidden Agenda

Name: Hidden Agenda
Director: Ssembatya Shafiq
Released: 2021
Duration: 65 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2021

Approved

Director

Ssembatya Shafiq

Runtime

65 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Hidden Agenda functions as a localized social drama focused on the economic impacts of personal choices. It succeeds in offering a non-Western perspective by highlighting regional economic issues like Uber driving and small businesses. However, the film lacks complexity in how it addresses multiple aspects of identity. Characterizations often rely on traditional clichés rather than challenging established hierarchies. Ultimately, the work adheres to a conventional dramatic structure. It emphasizes moral lessons over a critical examination of broader social or political systems.

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Category Breakdown

Does Hidden Agenda have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film does not include any characters with non-cisgender identities or same-sex relationships. The plot revolves around economic motives and interpersonal deception.

How does Hidden Agenda portray gender?

Fair

Female characters are shown through clichés related to consumerism and social status. They have significant roles in the story but these roles do not challenge traditional gender hierarchies.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Hidden Agenda?

Good

The film centers on regional storytelling that highlights non-Western cultures. It prioritizes a non-Anglo-Saxon demographic to shift away from the typical Western perspective.

How does Hidden Agenda represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story examines modern capitalism and financial instability through pyramid schemes and forex trading. It serves as a cautionary tale about individual morality and fiscal responsibility.

Does Hidden Agenda include disability representation?

Minimal

No visible or invisible disabilities are portrayed in the film. There are no characters identified as having neurodivergent or physical disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides strong localized representation through a non-Western, regional storytelling lens.
Shifts the focus away from the typical Western perspective by prioritizing a non-Anglo-Saxon demographic.
Offers a detailed look at modern economic behaviors and social status.

Limited or Absent

Reduce reliance on traditional gender clichés regarding female consumerism and social performance.
Include more complex representations to move beyond conventional moral cautionary tales.
Expand representation to include diverse identities, such as LGBTQ+ or disability perspectives.

Official Synopsis

Simon jr (Hogan Peterson) inherited the wealth from his father who died of covid19. he spend his late father's money with no limits hence calling for the business downfall, as Tasha (Namutebi Munirah) who was a slay queen and she used to spend more than she earned. Mr. Mutebi (Ssali Matia) was an ordinary businessman who invested in the wrong pyramid circle. Alpha (Emma Vito) was a hardworking uber driver who was addicted to investing in forex trading and sports betting. They all ended up losing all they had because everyone was hiding their motives hence #Hiddenagendafilm

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