All the Beauty and the Bloodshed (2022) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

93%

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed2022

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What We Think

This documentary ranks very high on the woke scale, with narrative and messaging laser-focused on activism, anti-establishment sentiment, and modern ideological themes, leaving little room for dissent or traditional perspectives.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film strongly foregrounds activist themes and identity politics, centering its narrative on Nan Goldin’s activism against the Sackler family and its ties to the opioid crisis. Character and story often take a back seat to ideological messaging and advocacy, prioritizing political impact over nuanced storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The movie challenges traditional institutions, corporate, medical, and family, painting them as sources of corruption or repression. It spotlights countercultural perspectives and critiques long-standing social norms, particularly regarding family and authority.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative or dissenting viewpoints are virtually absent. The film’s perspective is firmly on one side of the activism versus establishment divide, rarely allowing counter-arguments or complexity around the subjects of addiction or activism.

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