Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974) | How Woke Is It?

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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore1974

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What We Think

While Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore was considered forward-thinking in the ‘70s, it’s tame by modern standards. Its depiction of a woman’s struggle is grounded, not an exercise in ideological overreach. Hardly what most would call “woke” today.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film focuses on a single mother overcoming hardship and finding independence, but the emphasis is on real character growth and authentic struggles. Representation feels organic for the story and era, not shoehorned for ideology. While progressive for its time, it doesn’t sideline personality or narrative for identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family and gender roles are questioned, but not through caricature or outright mockery. The movie portrays the challenges faced by women, but doesn’t attack foundational values; instead, it offers a sympathetic lens on personal empowerment within society.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints, traditional masculinity, family dynamics, are present, and not just as villains or caricatures. There’s a range of moral and social perspectives depicted with nuance, reflecting realism rather than a singular ideological message.

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