Gandhi (1982) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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Gandhi1982

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What We Think

Gandhi is a product of its time, mostly respectful, focused on its subject, and not pushing modern ideological narratives. Its moderate approach to portraying cultural and political differences makes it one of the less 'woke' historical films compared to today’s standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film places its emphasis on Gandhi as a historical figure, focusing on his philosophy and personal development rather than prioritizing modern identity politics. Characters are grounded in history, and narrative choices seem to serve the story and the era, not contemporary ideological trends.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

'Gandhi' handles religion, tradition, and family with considerable respect, reflecting both positive and negative elements in context. It neither mocks nor overtly subverts traditional cultural values. Criticism of British imperialism is directed at specific policies, not Western culture as a whole.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film clearly takes an anti-colonial perspective (reasonable, given the subject), it doesn't villainize differing viewpoints in a cartoonish manner. There’s complexity in how the British are portrayed. Debate and pluralism appear, though the moral direction is clear.

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