Being There (1979) | How Woke Is It?

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Being There1979

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What We Think

Being There is a product of its era: mostly apolitical, with narrative focus and mild satire. It’s charmingly old-school, blissfully free of modern woke tropes.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on the quirky journey of Chance, a simple-minded gardener, without forcing identity-driven narratives. Casting was based on acting merit, and there is no sign that identity politics disrupts the story or character arcs.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

There is some gentle satire of politics and media, but traditional values like family, faith, and masculinity are treated neutrally or with subtle humor, rather than being aggressively undermined or modernized.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film explores differing worldviews (innocence vs. cynicism, media-saturated politics vs. genuine experience) and allows for ambiguity. There is no heavy-handed moral consensus or stereotyping of dissent.

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