Priscilla (2023) | How Woke Is It?

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Priscilla2023

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What We Think

‘Priscilla’ gives a distinctly modern feminist spin to a famous relationship. While not the wokest film out there, it reshapes a classic American story with obvious contemporary values, brushing aside more traditional perspectives for a heavily curated narrative.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film prioritizes Priscilla Presley’s personal perspective and experience, at times sidelining Elvis’s complexity in favor of a modern viewpoint on agency and empowerment. While not overflowing with overt identity politics, it’s clear the narrative is shaped to highlight female autonomy, sometimes at the expense of balance or nuance.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional family and relationship dynamics are reframed through a contemporary lens, casting masculinity, especially the depiction of Elvis, mainly as controlling or problematic. There’s significant reinterpretation of 1960s-70s social norms to suit modern sensibilities, which some viewers may see as revisionist.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative perspectives, such as more sympathetic or traditional takes on marriage, femininity, or masculinity, are mostly absent. The film tends to portray Priscilla’s journey primarily through the lens of victimhood and liberation, leaving little room for pluralistic viewpoints.

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