Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

85%

Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator2019

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What We Think

‘Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator’ checks most of the modern woke documentary boxes: emphasis on identity, villainization of traditional structures, and little room for alternative interpretations. It serves its narrative forcefully, but don’t expect much ideological diversity.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The documentary strongly foregrounds themes of identity, trauma, and victimhood, with characterizations driven by these narratives rather than a balanced exploration of facts or context. Bikram’s guilt is a foregone conclusion, and nuance occasionally takes a backseat to reinforcing a social justice perspective.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional systems of authority, particularly the guru-student dynamic, are largely portrayed as breeding grounds for abuse. Masculinity and spiritual leadership are painted in a mostly negative light, with little effort to show nuance or cultural complexity.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s almost no space for dissenting perspectives or broader debate. Virtually all voices align with modern progressive narratives surrounding gender, power, and victimhood, with traditional perspectives noticeably absent or villainized.

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