Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite (1989) | How Woke Is It?

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Don't Let Them Shoot the Kite1989

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What We Think

“Don’t Let Them Shoot the Kite” is refreshingly non-woke, relying on human stories rather than trendy virtue signaling. For those tired of Hollywood’s modern messaging, this film won’t set off any alarm bells.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film is a grounded Turkish drama focusing on personal relationships within a women's prison. There is no excessive emphasis on identity politics or forced representation; narrative is built around authentic, character-driven storytelling.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional themes, family, motherhood, resilience, are central, and there’s no snide dismissal of religion or heritage. The cultural context feels authentic, not reimagined for modern ideological agendas.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film is not preoccupied with creating an ideological echo chamber. Diverse perspectives, both prisoners and guards, are presented in a nuanced fashion, without overt lectures or heavy-handed villainizing of any group.

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