Chhapaak (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

"Chhapaak" is a socially-charged drama with a clear (and justified) bias toward highlighting the struggles of acid attack survivors. While it questions patriarchal norms and shies away from giving much voice to alternative perspectives, it avoids most of the heavy-handed woke hallmarks typical in recent Hollywood output.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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While "Chhapaak" centers on a real, harrowing story of an acid attack survivor, it focuses primarily on the individual's journey rather than shoehorning in unrelated identity politics. Still, the film’s emphasis on victimhood occasionally sidelines nuanced character development for supporting roles.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film spotlights gender-based violence and critiques certain traditional attitudes, but largely refrains from overtly mocking or tearing down broader family, religious, or national values. It does challenge patriarchal elements, so traditionalists may find some aspects a touch revisionist.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The narrative overwhelmingly sympathizes with the victim and those fighting for legal change, with little representation for alternative viewpoints or debates around cultural context. Dissenters or critics are mostly in the background or one-dimensional.

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