Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief (2015) | How Woke Is It?

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Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief2015

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What We Think

'Going Clear' is much more a traditional investigative documentary than a modern woke manifesto. Its critiques are squarely aimed at one institution rather than reflecting Hollywood's usual ideological obsessions. Not particularly woke by today's standards.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Not Woke

What is this?

The film focuses sharply on the personal accounts and history surrounding Scientology, relying on interviews and primary sources without forcing identity politics or ideological narratives into the story. The documentary maintains traditional journalistic standards and gives its subjects depth beyond identity boxes.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While highly critical of Scientology, the film doesn't broadly attack religion, family, or traditional values, it targets the practices of one organization. There’s some cultural skepticism toward organized religion, but no heavy focus on modern ideological subversion or gender politics.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The documentary clearly takes a critical stance on Scientology and doesn’t present institutional defenders in a flattering light. However, it avoids pushing a broader cultural or ideological agenda and isn’t obsessed with contemporary identity themes.

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