Respect (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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78%

Respect2021

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What We Think

"Respect" is a polished biopic that, while honoring Aretha Franklin, heavily emphasizes modern empowerment and identity themes. The film occasionally places these ideological motifs above authentic, multi-dimensional storytelling, making it a fairly woke entry by Hollywood standards.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While "Respect" centers on the real-life story of Aretha Franklin, it does feature themes of identity, empowerment, and social struggle prominently, at times foregrounding these elements over nuanced character development or traditional story structure. The focus on representation can come across as a bit on-the-nose.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Woke

What is this?

The film addresses religion and family, but often with a critical lens on traditional roles, particularly those related to patriarchy and masculinity. Still, it generally respects Franklin’s faith but doesn't shy away from critiquing structures around her.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Alternative viewpoints, especially more traditional or dissenting voices, are typically presented as obstacles or negative influences in Franklin’s journey, with little nuance given to non-progressive perspectives.

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