South Pacific (1958) | How Woke Is It?

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South Pacific1958

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What We Think

For its time and even today, 'South Pacific' is refreshingly non-woke. It prioritizes storytelling, keeps cultural norms largely intact, and avoids the heavy-handed ideological monoculture so common in Hollywood productions now.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film’s plot and characters are grounded in the story and era, with casting and character arcs driven largely by narrative needs rather than checking identity boxes. If anything, 'South Pacific' is a textbook case of story first, agenda second (if at all).

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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While the film addresses prejudice and interracial relationships, it does so within the context of World War II-era values and ultimately upholds themes of romance, duty, and family. Traditional gender roles and cultural norms remain mostly intact throughout.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The film tackles the issue of racism, but presents multiple perspectives on prejudice, and doesn't reduce dissenting views to mere caricatures. There’s even some honest tension and debate, making for more ideological variety than we see in modern fare.

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