Spellbound (2002) | How Woke Is It?

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Spellbound2002

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What We Think

Spellbound steers clear of contemporary ideological trends, offering a wholesome, merit-based depiction of young competitors striving for excellence. This is about as non-woke as modern documentaries get.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Spellbound is a documentary about the National Spelling Bee, focusing on the personal stories of several diverse contestants. The film puts character and merit at the forefront rather than fixating on identity politics, keeping its focus on authentic competition and growth rather than ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

There is no noticeable effort to undermine family, religion, or tradition. In fact, the film highlights supportive families and mentors, showing respect for both the competitors’ diverse backgrounds and traditional values of hard work and discipline.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

Spellbound doesn’t villainize alternative perspectives or push any social agenda. Instead, it presents the contestants and their backgrounds sincerely and without editorializing, letting viewers experience a genuine range of worldviews and personalities.

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