Chocolat (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

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What We Think

While Chocolat touches on themes that are popular in ‘woke’ discourse, it treats its subject matter with nuance and doesn’t turn the film into a sermon. Identity and injustice are present, but not to the degree of overwhelming the story or its complexity.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Chocolat tells the story of the first Black circus artist in France, touching on themes of racism and identity. While it addresses social issues, it generally gives the characters depth and avoids simplistic portrayals. Identity is central, but not at the expense of narrative coherence or character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film critiques historical racism, but does so within a period-appropriate context. It doesn’t aggressively mock tradition, religion, or masculinity, though it certainly challenges some cultural norms. The focus is more on personal injustice rather than rewriting history from a modern perspective.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There is some clear moral alignment within the film, given its subject. However, the narrative avoids turning all dissenting perspectives into outright villains, and gives some nuance to secondary characters. Not a full ideological echo chamber by modern standards.

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