Made in America (1993) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

30%

Made in America1993

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What We Think

For a 1993 comedy, 'Made in America' is notably less woke than recent films. It gently plays with race and family conventions but doesn’t beat viewers over the head with ideology. It’s a product of its time, quirky, and diverse, but not a modern woke showcase.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While the film features an interracial family and uses this dynamic for comedic effect, identity never comes at the expense of the main characters’ development or the film’s story. Characters have flaws, motivations, and chemistry. Representation feels more organic than forced, especially by modern standards.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film does subvert traditional family norms by featuring a single mother and donor conception as central plot points, but this is handled with a light, comedic touch rather than overt moralizing. There’s some gentle ribbing of tradition, but nothing resembling modern activism.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There are various viewpoints at play, characters disagree, change, and show nuance. Traditional perspectives aren’t portrayed as villains, and there’s legitimate conflict about family and identity that isn’t one-sided. It certainly doesn't feel like an ideological echo chamber.

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