High Strung (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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High Strung2016

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What We Think

"High Strung" avoids most modern 'woke' pitfalls, emphasizing talent, hard work, and relatable romantic drama. It’s low on ideological interference, a true non-woke rarity these days.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"High Strung" is a straightforward underdog romance set in the New York performing arts world. Characters are defined by talent and passion rather than identity boxes, with no forced diversity casting or hyper-competence for 'message' purposes. The narrative stays focused on personal growth, competition, and connection.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film doesn’t undermine or mock family, tradition, or masculinity. Family ties, determination, and traditional artistic training are central. There is no obvious attempt to rewrite history, subvert gender roles, or lecture the viewer on social issues. This is refreshing in today’s film landscape.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews aren’t caricatured or villainized; characters display a reasonable range of backgrounds and dreams. The story avoids heavy-handed ideological uniformity, choosing instead to focus on universal artistic struggle and romance, hardly a soapbox for politics.

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