Belle (2013) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

'Belle' is a beautifully shot period piece with a strong focus on racial identity and social justice themes. While not nearly as heavy-handed as modern releases, it retrofits 18th-century dynamics with 21st-century morality in a way that many will recognize as classically 'woke', though with more subtlety than the usual fare.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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'Belle' incorporates identity into its core story given its basis in the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, so representation is baked in. However, some viewers may feel that character motivations occasionally feel molded to align with modern sensitivities, rather than being fully rooted in their era.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional structures like British aristocracy and patriarchal norms are critiqued through a present-day lens. While the film explores these dynamics, its approach to family, class, and religion can come off as subtly revisionist by today's standards.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Dissenting voices mostly serve as antagonistic or regressive forces. The film leans heavily towards a single worldview celebrating anti-racism, with little room for meaningfully nuanced or competing perspectives.

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