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Backstabbed

Name: Backstabbed
Director: Doug Campbell
Released: 2016
Duration: 88 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2016

TV-PG

Director

Doug Campbell

Runtime

88 minutes

Average Rating

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New Showbiz Analysis

Backstabbed follows typical conventions of a television thriller, focusing on a single protagonist's professional struggles without delving into broader social issues or diverse identities. While the film features a female lead, it relies on traditional domestic roles. The lack of detailed casting information suggests limited diversity. The story avoids complex cultural or systemic critiques, resulting in minimal diversity representation.

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Category Breakdown

Does Backstabbed have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight identities. The plot follows a woman's journey from home life to a career.

How does Backstabbed portray gender?

Fair

A female character leads the story as she transitions from being a housewife to a real estate agent. However, the narrative depends on traditional domestic roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Backstabbed?

Minimal

No information is available about the racial or ethnic makeup of the cast. There is no indication of diverse representation.

How does Backstabbed represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story focuses on personal corruption in the real estate business. It does not address broader cultural or religious institutions.

Does Backstabbed include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not feature any characters with visible or invisible disabilities. There is no evidence of neurodivergent representation.

Present on Screen

The film offers a female protagonist who plays a significant role in driving the story through her professional transition.

Limited or Absent

The narrative depends on traditional domestic roles instead of challenging gender hierarchies.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+, racial, or disabled identities.
The story avoids exploring complex cultural or systemic social critiques.

Official Synopsis

A struggling housewife decides to become a real estate agent and inadvertently puts her life in danger when she takes a job with a corrupt broker who will do anything to land a deal.

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