Race (2016) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

33%

Race2016

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What We Think

“Race” navigates a real historical story with sensitivity and respect, focusing more on its subject’s struggle and triumph than on modern ideological messaging. It delivers lessons about prejudice without excessive narrative compromise or heavy-handed revisionism.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While "Race" addresses racial injustice in the context of Jesse Owens’ story, the film largely lets character-driven storytelling and historical events speak for themselves. The focus is overwhelmingly on Owens’ achievements and personal struggles, with identity themes rooted in genuine context rather than forced modern messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

The film touches on racism, segregation, and institutional prejudice, but does not overtly undermine traditional values. Family, perseverance, and patriotism are present. There’s acknowledgment of uncomfortable truths in history, but not much evidence of rewriting or undermining cultural foundations for ideological aims.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative perspectives, especially the historical context of the 1930s, are depicted, showing both supportive and bigoted individuals. There is clear moral messaging about racism, but it doesn’t devolve into simplistic caricatures of all dissenting voices.

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