Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993) | How Woke Is It?

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15%

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story1993

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What We Think

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story keeps its focus on storytelling, not on modern identity politics. While it addresses racism and tension, it doesn't push a heavy-handed ideological agenda, making it a rare, refreshingly non-woke film by today's standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses on Bruce Lee's life and personal struggles, emphasizing skill, perseverance, and cultural tension over identity-driven narratives. Characters are developed based on historical relevance, not just modern identity politics. Any representation of race is rooted in Lee’s real-life experiences, not modern 'woke' ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

Traditional values such as family, perseverance, and self-improvement are upheld. While the film highlights racism Bruce Lee faced, it doesn't mock traditional masculinity or rewrite cultural traditions to suit contemporary agendas. Religion and family play positive roles in Lee's journey.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Alternative worldviews (prejudice, tradition) are present but not one-note villains. There’s an honest presentation of conflicting perspectives, and Lee’s struggles are not blown out into modern ideological battles. Internal conflict and debate are shown, not erased for a single ideology.

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