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With rare exceptions, bosses typically stand in as the villains in workplace movies and are often portrayed as manipulative, hard-driving taskmasters.

Throughout his 15 years in opposition, Hichilema portrayed himself as an upholder of democratic values.

Mr. Sparks portrayed a man reaching out to his long-estranged brother in the wake of the death of their neglectful mother.

Clarence Dillon was portrayed in the press as a model investment banker, but his public image veiled a darker reality.

The current focus on the martyrdom of figures like the Chinese agents portrayed in “The Silent Honor” is serving as a similar effort to shape public views, the people close to Beijing’s decision-making said.