Betrayed (1988) | How Woke Is It?

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Betrayed1988

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What We Think

While 'Betrayed' leans into social commentary and can border on ideological one-sidedness, it mostly avoids the most egregious hallmarks of modern 'woke' cinema. There are some dated elements, but today's standards would view its thematic approach as moderate.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film does focus on dramatic tension and character depth, with identity politics not overtly taking center stage. The characters are largely complex, and the plot is driven more by suspense and moral ambiguity rather than forced representation or ideological box-checking.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

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'Betrayed' can be seen as critical of traditional rural values, portraying certain groups in a negative light. Themes involving family and religion are sometimes overshadowed by darker portrayals of American culture, which may come across as undermining conventional values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Alternative viewpoints, particularly those held by rural Middle America, are depicted mostly through villainous characters. The film tends to flatten complex motivations into more simplistic bad-versus-good dynamics, which leans toward a narrow ideological perspective.

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