American Woman (2018) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

45%

American Woman2018

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What We Think

"American Woman" may flip some traditional roles and themes, but it resists the temptation to slip entirely into woke territory. It's more of a character drama than an ideological showcase, still teetering on the edge, but not swallowed up by the Hollywood playbook.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Woke

What is this?

While the film does focus on a strong female lead and touches on poverty and social themes, it largely earns its narrative through organic character development rather than checking ideological boxes. Forced representation and flawless characters are not front-and-center here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The movie does subvert some traditional family dynamics, with a flawed single mother protagonist and absent fathers, but it does not overtly mock or undermine foundational values. It’s more gritty and realistic than ideological in its family depiction.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints aren’t outright villainized, though traditional perspectives (e.g. men, stable families) are somewhat sidelined. Still, the film avoids overt preaching and maintains some complexity among its characters.

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