My Octopus Teacher (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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My Octopus Teacher2020

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What We Think

My Octopus Teacher is a refreshingly non-woke, heartfelt documentary that centers on genuine human experience and awe for the natural world, steering clear of ideological agendas. A rare find these days!

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

This nature documentary focuses on the personal journey of a filmmaker and his connection to a wild octopus. There’s virtually no evidence of narrative compromise for ideology, nor does the film rely on identity-driven character choices or token representation. It's a good old-fashioned human-animal bond story with narrative integrity intact.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film doesn't address culture wars, gender roles, or traditional values at all. Its only focus is the natural world and personal reflection, without any attempt to undermine family, religion, or cultural traditions. It’s gloriously apolitical.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There’s no ideological preaching here; it’s all personal discovery and profound respect for nature. No villainizing of dissenting views, no cultural revisionism, just a celebration of curiosity and wonder. You’d have to squint hard to find even a hint of modern ideological monoculture.

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