School of Rock (2003) | How Woke Is It?

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12%

School of Rock2003

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What We Think

School of Rock is a rare Hollywood gem: fun, free of ideological preaching, and focused squarely on music, misfits, and real character growth, not checking boxes. Non-woke viewers can relax and enjoy.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

School of Rock focuses on story and character chemistry, with casting based on performance fit rather than identity factors. The diverse cast, reflective of an urban school, never overshadows the plot or Dewey Finn’s growth. The film cares much more about music and misfits than lecturing or box-ticking.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional family and authority figures are gently poked at, but not villainized. Masculinity is playfully embraced through Jack Black's character, and there's genuine respect for mentorship and self-expression. The film never seems interested in undermining time-tested values or forcing modern ideology into the classroom.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no hyper-focus on modern ideological talking points. The kids and adults vary in personality, perspective, and background; the film avoids heavy-handed dogma and doesn’t mock dissenters, keeping its focus on fun, music, and quirky rebellion, in a refreshingly non-woke way.

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