Greater (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Greater2016

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What We Think

Greater is about as non-woke as Hollywood gets these days: faith, family, perseverance, tradition, and zero identity politics. If you’re tired of cultural re-education disguised as entertainment, this film might feel refreshingly old school.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Greater focuses on the real-life story of Brandon Burlsworth and sticks closely to his character, personal merit, and perseverance rather than emphasizing identity politics. There’s no obvious prioritizing of modern ideological themes over character development or narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film openly celebrates family, faith, moral clarity, and perseverance. Traditional values like religion and personal responsibility are depicted positively and are fundamental to the story, without irony or subversion. Exemplifies what some would call 'wholesome' filmmaking.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Greater gives little space to modern cultural debates, opting instead to highlight traditional virtues. At worst, one could argue there’s little pluralism of worldview, but the absence of ideological messaging means it feels simply non-woke rather than exclusionary.

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