Set It Off (1996) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

47%

Set It Off1996

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What We Think

Set It Off scores relatively low on the woke scale by current Hollywood standards. Its diverse cast and critique of social structures reflect its era more than modern ideological trends, focusing on gritty storytelling over identity politics.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

While the film features an all-female and predominantly black lead cast, the story focuses on their personal struggles and motivations. The characters are flawed and multidimensional, not simply defined by their identities. Representation feels more organic than forced, especially for a 90s release.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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There are clear challenges to traditional family dynamics and gender roles, as the protagonists turn to crime out of desperation rather than relying on established social structures. Still, these themes reflect their circumstances rather than preachy ideology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Although institutions like the police and the system are depicted harshly, antagonists and authority figures aren’t simply cartoons. The film sympathizes with its leads but does not fully villainize all alternative perspectives or traditional values.

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