Mr. Church (2016) | How Woke Is It?

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Mr. Church2016

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What We Think

"Mr. Church" is a rare non-woke entry by modern standards. The film lets genuine human stories lead, sidestepping the typical narrative and character traps that plague more agenda-driven works.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"Mr. Church" focuses on strong character development and avoids prioritizing identity politics over genuine storytelling. The characters’ backgrounds serve the narrative and don’t feel like box-checking for diversity’s sake. The plot centers on relationships and personal growth, not ideological lecturing.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film generally respects themes like family, loyalty, and personal morality. Masculinity, femininity, and generational dynamics are portrayed without the now-typical subversion or mockery. Any challenges to traditional roles are handled with nuance rather than condemnation.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There are no ham-fisted caricatures of traditional or dissenting viewpoints. The film isn't pushing any obvious ideological monoculture; instead, it allows for complexity, nuance, and mutual respect among characters.

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