A Hologram for the King (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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A Hologram for the King2016

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What We Think

A Hologram for the King is refreshingly non-woke for a modern film, putting character over ideology and treating cultural differences with nuance rather than agenda. It’s more about personal reinvention than box-checking.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on a middle-aged American businessman struggling with personal and professional setbacks. There's little evidence of casting or story decisions being made to promote identity politics, and character arcs are rooted in realistic development, not forced representation.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Tradition, family, and personal responsibility are central to the main character's journey. The film explores cross-cultural themes respectfully rather than undermining Western or traditional values. No overt subversion of masculinity, religion, or family is apparent.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative worldviews are actually explored, with dialogue between American and Saudi culture handled with a relatively open mind. The film steers clear of villainizing traditional values or promoting ideological uniformity.

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