Blue Story (2019) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

35%

Blue Story2019

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What We Think

Blue Story avoids most of the hallmarks of 'woke' filmmaking, focusing on story and honest depiction of its subject. It's not agenda-driven, and while it reflects modern realities, it isn’t heavy-handed with ideology.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Blue Story largely grounds its narrative in a realistic, character-driven look at gang culture and friendship. The film focuses on relatable motivations and the consequences of violence, with character development prioritized over message-driven casting or overt identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film deals honestly with issues like broken families and community struggles, but it doesn't go out of its way to subvert family, religion, or masculinity. Still, its focus on urban dysfunction over traditional values may be seen as sidelining cultural foundations at times.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film does explore the impact of environment and choices, it doesn’t present a strong ideological uniformity. There's room for differing perspectives, though it leans away from portraying traditionally non-woke values in a sympathetic light.

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