Carnal Knowledge (1971) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

22%

Carnal Knowledge1971

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What We Think

“Carnal Knowledge” is a relic from a less ‘woke’ era: it’s more about existential angst than activism. While it pokes at masculinity and societal norms, it doesn’t force-feed viewers with modern ideological messaging or representation quotas.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

“Carnal Knowledge” is deeply character-driven and prioritizes narrative over forced messaging. Characters’ flaws, desires, and complexities take center stage without any sense of casting for diversity’s sake or virtue signaling. It's a film that feels uninterested in modern identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The movie does critique traditional masculinity, portraying male leads as deeply flawed and often unfulfilled. It also depicts relationships and sexuality with a rather cynical attitude, which some might see as undermining traditional family values, though not with the overt ideology of modern ‘woke’ works.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film is critical of certain aspects of mid-century masculine archetypes, it doesn't mock alternative or traditional views so much as dissect and lay them bare. There's some bleakness, but hardly an ideological echo chamber by today's standards.

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