Post Grad (2009) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

12%

Post Grad2009

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What We Think

Post Grad manages to avoid the typical woke pitfalls seen in later Hollywood productions. Its story and characters are rooted in classic, family-centric values, focusing instead on humor and real-world growing pains rather than social justice messaging.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Post Grad is mostly a traditional romantic comedy focused on a young woman’s real-world job hunt and family dynamics. The film doesn’t showcase forced representation or overemphasize identity traits over character or story. Traditional storytelling remains intact, with relatability and classic character development.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film actually values family bonds and portrays intergenerational relationships in a nostalgic, positive light. There’s no direct undermining of religion, family, or traditional morality – in fact, they’re central to the story. Gender roles aren’t heavy-handedly subverted and the main character's challenges are realistically portrayed.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

While the lead is a young woman, the film doesn’t overtly villainize alternative or traditional perspectives. Different viewpoints are expressed, and the plot centers around universally relatable life struggles. There’s no pronounced ideological bubble – just the modern woes of post-college adulthood.

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