Coco (2017) | How Woke Is It?

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Coco is about as non-woke as you’re going to get from modern Disney. Its heart is in heritage, family, and vibrant storytelling, no boxes checked just for the sake of it. A refreshing change of pace.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Coco keeps its focus on family, tradition, and personal dreams rather than shoehorning in ideological talking points. Characters are authentically cast and developed, and identity is celebrated in a way that serves the story, not the other way around.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film takes Mexican tradition seriously and presents family and cultural heritage as deeply important. Religion and tradition are shown in a positive light rather than subverted or ridiculed. Masculinity and femininity are portrayed in a balanced, respectful way.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While there’s a general sense of modern Disney optimism, Coco doesn’t villainize alternative perspectives. Different generations and viewpoints have sincere representation, and the film avoids heavy-handed ideological messaging.

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