California Split (1974) | How Woke Is It?

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California Split1974

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'California Split' is refreshingly non-woke, focusing on flawed individuals and gritty realism rather than modern identity politics. Its worldview is chaotic, not ideological.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'California Split' is centered on two male gamblers, with narrative and character development focused on personal flaws, choices, and relationships. There is virtually no forced representation or identity-based character emphasis, everyone's a bit of a mess, regardless of backgrounds. The story prioritizes gritty realism and character over ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t engage in cultural revisionism or subversion of gender norms by modern standards. Masculinity, vices, and flawed friendships are depicted candidly, without mocking traditional traits. There’s little to no ideological messaging on family, religion, or morality, more a product of its era than a commentary.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no obvious ideological monoculture here. Alternative lifestyles, moral approaches, and personal worldviews emerge organically, reflecting character idiosyncrasies rather than a modern agenda. The film cares more about life’s randomness than preaching a perspective.

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