Revolution (1985) | How Woke Is It?

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Revolution1985

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What We Think

Revolution is refreshingly non-woke by modern standards, prioritizing story and historical context over identity politics. If only more modern historical epics could focus so much on drama and so little on preaching.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Revolution (1985) focuses on the journey of a reluctant hero and his relationship with his son during the American Revolution. Casting and character arcs largely adhere to traditional historical drama standards, without undue emphasis on modern identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film portrays family, patriotism, and traditional masculine virtues with no obvious subversion. Themes of duty and legacy remain intact, and there's little evidence of rewriting or moralizing over historical or cultural norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film presents conflicting viewpoints about the war, Britain, and colonial America. It doesn't mock or villainize alternatives, offering a degree of nuance and pluralism rarely found in more contemporary films.

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