Rustin (2023) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictHyper Woke

94%

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What We Think

Rustin is about as woke as it gets, centering progressive identity themes and painting traditional norms as hurdles to overcome. It leaves little space for alternative perspectives, instead offering a narrative steeped in contemporary ideological values.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Rustin puts identity, and particularly sexuality, at the center of its narrative, often prioritizing the main character’s status as a Black gay man over exploring his full humanity or nuance. Some character arcs feel streamlined to highlight representation rather than complexity, which can give the impression of ideology steering the story.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film consistently critiques traditional institutions and norms, with religion and masculinity depicted as obstacles or sources of tension. Traditional figures are often shown as resistant or even antagonistic to progressivism, emphasizing a break from cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative worldviews are mostly present only as foils, with dissent portrayed primarily through hostile or regressive figures. The film’s moral and ideological stance comes across as absolute, with little room for open debate or genuine pluralism.

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