A Face in the Crowd (1957) | How Woke Is It?

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A Face in the Crowd1957

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What We Think

‘A Face in the Crowd’ is mercifully free from the trappings of modern 'woke' ideology. Its drama is driven by human failings, not identity-based messaging. It’s classic, unfiltered storytelling that doesn’t check a single 2020s 'woke' box.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The story is tightly centered on character, ambition, and the corruption of media influence, with no real focus on modern identity politics. Characters are complex products of their era, and story beats are dictated by personal flaws rather than any attempt at checking diversity boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film explores ambition and manipulation, but it does not set out to undermine religion, family, or traditional moral values. Masculinity and traditional roles are depicted according to 1950s norms. There’s no attempt at cultural revisionism, just unvarnished Americana.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Though critical of media and celebrity, 'A Face in the Crowd' provides nuanced portrayals, avoiding cartoonish villainy of traditional viewpoints. Dissenting or rural perspectives are part of the plot without being reduced to stereotypes. Pluralism is present for its era.

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