Lion (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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What We Think

"Lion" is a heartfelt, non-woke drama that values family and personal journey over modern ideological checklists. It avoids the common trappings of Hollywood wokeness and tells a universal story without lecturing the audience.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Lion" is fundamentally a human story about identity, family, and belonging. It stays focused on genuine character growth and drama, with race, culture, and adoption presented realistically, not as ideological bullet points. There's little sense of forced casting or character perfection, keeping everything grounded and believable.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film honors family bonds, both biological and adoptive, and presents faith, tradition, and masculinity with respect and nuance. There’s no sense that tradition or family is mocked; in fact, the emotional power comes from the strength of these ties.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews aren’t mocked, cultural differences are explored empathetically, showcasing both Indian and Australian family life. The story is sympathetic across the board, not pushing a singular ideology onto all characters or viewers.

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