Ghost World (2001) | How Woke Is It?

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Ghost World2001

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What We Think

Ghost World is hardly a poster-child for wokeness. Its offbeat humor and character-driven story stand far apart from the ideological movies of today. No woke overdrive here, just clever, weird fun.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

Ghost World largely avoids shoehorning in identity politics or forced representation. The characters are quirky and flawed in authentic ways, focusing on personal struggles rather than ticking diversity boxes. The narrative centers on character depth and realism, not ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film satirizes suburbia and pokes fun at some traditional norms, it doesn't actively undermine family, religion, or masculinity. Instead, it stays grounded in the peculiarities of late adolescence and alienation without setting out to rewrite major cultural values.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

There's some light ribbing of mainstream culture, but alternative viewpoints aren't depicted as evil caricatures. In fact, the film embraces outcasts and oddballs, which is more about anti-conformity than any heavy-handed ideology.

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