Precious (2009) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

40%

Precious2009

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What We Think

Precious may be gritty and tough to watch, but it resists a lot of the trendy woke tropes. Instead of using identity as a shortcut, it presents complex characters dealing with brutal circumstances. It's far from propaganda, but definitely not uplifting either.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

Precious puts character and story front and center, focusing on the harsh realities of abuse and poverty rather than shoehorning in modern identity politics. The protagonist's struggles are nuanced and grounded, and identity isn't depicted as a superpower or shield from consequences.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

While harsh and critical of certain family structures, the film doesn’t blanket-condemn traditional values or masculinity as inherently toxic. Rather, it's a gritty look at individual dysfunction. Religion makes some appearances, but it’s not heavily ridiculed or undermined.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

The film is bleak, but doesn't parody dissenters or traditional views; it focuses on an individual’s journey rather than making sweeping ideological statements. Alternative perspectives are not overtly villainized, and there’s still some diversity of worldview presented through supporting characters.

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