A Boy Called Christmas (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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A Boy Called Christmas2021

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What We Think

‘A Boy Called Christmas’ puts a modern, slightly sanitized twist on classic folklore. While it’s not aggressively woke, there’s a whiff of checkbox inclusivity and contemporary values in an otherwise whimsical holiday film.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While the core narrative mostly focuses on a classic Christmas adventure, there are a few moments where identity and modern messaging are squeezed in, like the gender-swapped Aunt Ruth storyteller and diverse side characters. It doesn’t fully derail the story, but some viewers may feel the inclusivity is more obligatory than organic.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t aggressively undermine tradition but does put a modern spin on Christmas folklore, blending magic and moral lessons focused on kindness and believing in the improbable. Masculinity and family are treated with some respect, but there’s a sanitized, secular bent that sidesteps deeper traditions and moral roots.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Most characters share contemporary values of compassion, tolerance, and inclusivity, with little room for genuine disagreement. Traditional perspectives aren’t mocked outright, but the worldview is consistently in line with modern ideology, leaving no room for debate or alternative angles.

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