Splendor in the Grass (1961) | How Woke Is It?

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Splendor in the Grass1961

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What We Think

Splendor in the Grass is about as non-woke as they come, classic Hollywood with genuine character focus and cultural nuance. It’s a slice of old-school storytelling, free from modern ideological overreach.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

Splendor in the Grass is rooted firmly in its characters’ emotional struggles, focusing on realism and traditional storytelling. It doesn’t prioritize identity politics or use forced representation; character development is based on personal experience rather than imposed ideology.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film presents 1920s small-town America, exploring issues of family, religion, repression, and sexual morality without trying to subvert or mock these institutions. Traditional gender roles and expectations are explored with nuance rather than being undermined.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film critiques some social mores, it presents multiple perspectives (parents, teens, educators) earnestly. Traditional, dissenting, and progressive attitudes all appear, fostering discussion rather than pushing a singular ideological agenda.

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