Johnny Be Good (1988) | How Woke Is It?

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Johnny Be Good1988

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What We Think

Johnny Be Good is about as non-woke as it gets. It’s your classic 1980s sports comedy, with traditional values on full display and zero interest in modern identity politics. If anything, it’s a time capsule from an era before Hollywood got obsessed with social messaging.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film largely centers on the experiences of a straight white male athlete. Casting and character development seem focused on telling a coming-of-age sports story, not ticking identity checkboxes. No obvious evidence of forced representation, and the narrative doesn’t appear to be sacrificed for ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family values, masculinity, and typical 1980s morality are present without much subversion or ridicule. The film actually leans into classic high school comedy tropes. No sign of revisionism regarding family, tradition, or gender roles by today’s standards.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There are no strong contemporary messages or caricatured portrayals of traditional views. The film seems uninterested in pushing any modern ideological line, focusing on universal themes and humor instead.

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