Prefontaine (1997) | How Woke Is It?

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Prefontaine1997

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What We Think

Prefontaine is about as non-woke as they come. Its focus on real events, athletic achievement, and genuine character drama leaves little room for modern ideological influence. A breath of fresh (pre-2010s) air.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film remains largely focused on the real-life story of Steve Prefontaine, prioritizing his athletic journey, personality, and competitive spirit rather than pushing contemporary identity narratives. Any representation is historically grounded, not inserted for modern box-ticking.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There’s no agenda to undermine traditional values, family, masculinity, and perseverance are all depicted positively. Prefontaine’s struggle and ambition are at the core, with no attempt to undercut these foundational elements for ideological reasons.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film doesn’t villainize alternative viewpoints or force a single modern ideology. It depicts the complexity of the era and sticks to the subject matter without injecting present-day political or cultural battles.

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