Live and Let Die (1973) | How Woke Is It?

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Live and Let Die1973

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What We Think

‘Live and Let Die’ is about as non-woke as it gets by modern standards: classic, unapologetic, and unfiltered. If you’re looking for a break from identity-driven films, this is a safe bet.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This classic Bond film places character, competence, and adventure above modern identity politics. Casting choices and storytelling revolve around fitting the roles, not ticking boxes. There is little evidence of shoehorning characters or diversity for its own sake.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional gender roles and values are all over this movie. Masculinity isn’t pathologized, and Bond’s world sees family, morality, and religion through a classic, unapologetic lens. No modern overturning or reimagining in sight, if anything, it's a time capsule of pre-woke culture.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s no dominant woke ideology here. In fact, some portrayals will make today’s diversity consultants do a spit take. Alternative and traditional worldviews are simply part of the landscape, with no attempt to push modern ideological messaging.

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