Joyful Noise (2012) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

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Joyful Noise2012

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What We Think

For a modern Hollywood film, 'Joyful Noise' is about as non-woke as it gets. It’s earnest, faith-focused, and actually respects tradition. Progressive themes are present, but they don’t hijack the show.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film centers on a gospel choir with a diverse cast, but character arcs are rooted in personal growth, faith, and family. Identity factors are present but not overly forced or at the expense of merit or realism, maintaining a reasonably balanced narrative focus.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

'Joyful Noise' openly embraces themes of faith, community, and family, even featuring a church as a main location. Traditional morality and values are depicted positively, and there’s no significant revisionism or subversion of cultural roots.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Not Woke

What is this?

While the movie promotes teamwork and understanding, it doesn’t demonize traditional viewpoints. Multiple perspectives are shown through the generational tension between the main characters, offering some degree of internal conflict and debate.

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