A Soldier's Story (1984) | How Woke Is It?

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A Soldier's Story1984

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What We Think

"A Soldier's Story" treats identity and cultural criticism with an unusual amount of balance for Hollywood. It's critical of bigotry but largely avoids the excesses of modern wokeness, offering a nuanced take rooted in its historical setting rather than contemporary ideological trends.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While "A Soldier's Story" addresses racial tensions during WWII, it ultimately focuses on character complexity and personal choices rather than pushing a modern ideological agenda. The casting and plotting stems from the real-life context and themes of the era depicted, without shoehorning identity politics at the expense of story or meritocratic arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film explores institutional racism, but it does so in a historically grounded way without taking cheap shots at traditional values, religion, or masculinity. Instead, it shows struggle and growth within a framework of military discipline, honor, and personal responsibility, preserving a significant amount of cultural foundation.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Although the film is critical of certain racist attitudes, it doesn't present a total ideological monoculture. It depicts multiple perspectives within and between black and white characters, avoiding one-dimensional villainy or excessive moralizing. There's nuance, and genuine internal conflict is apparent.

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