Miss Americana (2020) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

90%

Miss Americana2020

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What We Think

Authentic as Swift’s personal story may be, 'Miss Americana' delivers a full agenda-first experience, scoring high for its woke narrative and lack of genuine ideological diversity. Expect more lectures than introspection.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

'Miss Americana' heavily centers on Taylor Swift’s political and identity awakening, often framing her career journey through a modern ideological lens. It appears personality and skill take a backseat to activist messaging, and the focus on social causes sometimes overshadows the traditional documentary narrative.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Hyper Woke

What is this?

The film challenges traditional expectations around femininity, family, and even the role of celebrity. It critiques cultural norms Swift felt pressured by, almost pathologizing classic values related to tradition, privacy, and restraint in favor of progressive ideals.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s a pronounced ideological uniformity, as dissenting or traditional perspectives are seldom explored sincerely. Politics are generally portrayed as a one-sided fight between progressive good and regressive evil, with little room for pluralism or genuine debate.

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