Some Came Running (1958) | How Woke Is It?

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Some Came Running1958

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What We Think

Some Came Running is firmly non-woke by modern standards: it respects its cultural roots, avoids forced representation, and engages with real human flaws and complexity. It’s a reminder of just how much films have changed.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Some Came Running focuses on flawed, nuanced characters whose identities and actions are rooted in authentic personal struggle, not box-ticking for diversity quotas. Character arcs unfold naturally, and the film gives attention to realism above any sense of ideological messaging, something you practically never see in modern Hollywood.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like family, small-town life, masculinity, and religion play central roles and are depicted with complexity rather than mockery. While there are struggles and criticisms, the overall presentation respects the cultural foundations of its time.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative viewpoints are present and treated seriously, rather than being mocked or demonized. The film wrestles with moral ambiguity and doesn't offer easy answers, providing genuine ideological pluralism, a breath of fresh air these days.

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