All alone in the world, Nomi Malone, making her way to Las Vegas, is determined to make a name as a dancer while putting her unspoken past behind her. Her tough, streetwise veneer is not as infallible as she would like, ...
All alone in the world, Nomi Malone, making her way to Las Vegas, is determined to make a name as a dancer while putting her unspoken past behind her. Her tough, streetwise veneer is not as infallible as she would like, ...
The film critiques the exploitation and objectification of women within a predatory capitalist entertainment industry, aligning with progressive concerns about systemic power dynamics, though its resolution emphasizes individual rejection rather than collective action.
Showgirls features a predominantly white main cast, typical of its 1990s Las Vegas setting, with some visible diversity in supporting roles but no explicit DEI-driven casting. The narrative critiques the exploitative aspects of the entertainment industry and the objectification of women, focusing on individual moral failings and power dynamics rather than explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively or centering on DEI themes.
Showgirls features an implied gay character, James, whose sexuality is not explicitly stated or central to the plot. His portrayal is incidental, neither affirming nor denigrating, and serves primarily to provide a supportive friendship to the protagonist, resulting in a neutral net impact.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Showgirls is an original film with characters created specifically for this production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
Showgirls is an original film with no pre-existing source material, historical figures, or prior installments. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no established canonical or historical race to be swapped.
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