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Split Lip

Name: Split Lip
Director: Christopher Sheffield
Released: 2019
Duration: 101 min

Representation Score

8.3/10

Excellent

2019

Director

Christopher Sheffield

Runtime

101 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Split Lip stands out for its subversion of gendered expectations in the action genre. By positioning a highly competent female mercenary as the main character, the film challenges the traditional hero archetype through her extreme competence and active role in the story. While the film features a diverse lead cast, it lacks specific information about multiple aspects of identity. The narrative focuses more on professional transgressions and systemic betrayals rather than explicit socio-political critiques. Ultimately, the film's strength lies in its character-driven approach to survival, even though it remains neutral on several specific diversity categories.

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Category Breakdown

Does Split Lip have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit details about queer identities or relationships outside of traditional heterosexual ones. There are mentions of unlikely alliances, but no specific evidence of LGBTQ+ themes.

How does Split Lip portray gender?

Good

The film challenges traditional gender roles by focusing on Doreé Seay, a top brutal mercenary. Her tactical skills and combat prowess disrupt typical male-dominated action clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Split Lip?

Good

The casting includes Doreé Seay and Karlton, suggesting a diverse lead cast. The mercenary setting allows for representation within a meritocratic, non-traditional professional environment.

How does Split Lip represent religion and culture?

Good

The story explores moral relativism in a world of contract killers. It emphasizes individual survival over standard legal or social institutions.

Does Split Lip include disability representation?

Fair

There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities within the narrative.

Present on Screen

Challenges traditional gender roles by centering a highly skilled female protagonist.
Features a diverse lead cast through characters like Doreé Seay and Karlton.
Narrative that challenges established power structures and mentorship hierarchies.

Limited or Absent

No explicit representation of LGBTQ+ identities or themes.
No characters with visible or invisible disabilities.
Limited exploration of specific identity markers.

Official Synopsis

In the underground world of contract killers, mistakes cannot be tolerated. Set "Doreé Seay", a top brutal mercenary with an icy exterior, finds out the hard way when one mistake sends her on a treacherous mission to clear her name. Hunted by her former mentor Karlton "DeJean Brown" and his roster of psychopaths, she forms an unlikely alliance with a mysterious stranger and his sister as Set races against the clock to out-wit and out-fight the dark forces gunning for her life.

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