Ben Is Back (2018) | How Woke Is It?

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Ben Is Back2018

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What We Think

"Ben Is Back" remains firmly in the non-woke camp, offering a sincere family drama that doesn't sacrifice story for current ideological trends. It keeps its focus on character realism, genuine conflict, and traditional narrative stakes.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Ben Is Back" focuses on a family's struggle with addiction, centering on authentic, flawed characters rather than identity-driven casting or messaging. The narrative's tension comes from real-world issues, not forced diversity or ideology, and there's no sign that character abilities or flaws are dictated by identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film treats family bonds and parental sacrifice with respect and seriousness. While it delves into challenging issues like addiction and family dysfunction, there's little evidence that it actively undermines traditional values, gender roles, or cultural foundations for the sake of an agenda.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The story doesn't villainize alternative worldviews or traditional moral stances. The focus remains on personal struggle and redemption, avoiding broad ideological statements. Different characters voice differing perspectives, so ideological uniformity is not present.

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