Giant (1956) | How Woke Is It?

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Giant1956

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What We Think

For a 1956 film, "Giant" addresses social themes without veering into modern ‘woke’ territory. Its approach is organic and balanced, with classic storytelling. It’s about as non-woke as a major social epic can get.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

“Giant” keeps its focus on character development and classic storytelling. While it does address social issues, most notably racism and class, these themes arise organically from the setting and character conflicts, not as forced representation or tokenism.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film portrays family, tradition, and masculinity as important, though it critiques certain prejudices. There’s no sense that the film tries to undermine religion or family itself; instead, it highlights changing cultural norms, mostly balanced for its time.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film clearly sympathizes with marginalized characters, it avoids cartoonish villainy. Traditional perspectives are challenged but not outright mocked, characters with outdated views are given complexity rather than monolithic condemnation.

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