Being 17 (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Being 172016

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What We Think

"Being 17" leans into modern progressive values regarding identity and relationships. Although emotionally authentic at times, it consistently nudges tradition aside, favoring the trendier themes of the day. Not the wokest, but a clear step in that direction.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film centers on a romance between two teenage boys, with their identities and sexualities heavily shaping the plot. While the coming-of-age narrative is genuine in many ways, there are moments where character dynamics seem steered by ideology rather than organic development. Some viewers may feel the emphasis on identity occasionally overshadows other character arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family, masculinity, and rural/French cultural norms are subverted or reinterpreted throughout the story. Parental authority and classic gender roles are portrayed as burdensome, and there’s an evident celebration of non-traditional relationships. This will feel somewhat revisionist to those looking for a non-woke, heritage-affirming story.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There's a prevailing progressive worldview: dissent, reservations, or alternative perspectives have little space or are shown mostly as obstacles. Complexities of belief are downplayed in favor of broader affirmations of the film's preferred ideology, though not as heavy-handed as some more recent examples.

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