Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021) | How Woke Is It?

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87%

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)2021

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What We Think

Summer of Soul is deeply invested in identity and political storytelling, often prioritizing social commentary over artistic narrative. It approaches its subject matter with a strong, singular ideological focus, sidelining non-woke or traditional perspectives throughout.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film places a heavy emphasis on racial and social justice themes, often prioritizing these issues over a broader exploration of musical artistry itself. While rooted in real events, narrative choices highlight identity factors and contemporary social context in a way that can appear more ideological than objective.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Summer of Soul frames traditional cultural institutions and mainstream norms as part of the problem, centering revolutionary messages and critiquing the era's prevailing values. Religion and family are largely seen through a socio-political lens, which could be seen as downplaying traditional virtues.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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Alternative perspectives receive little sincere attention; the narrative chiefly celebrates a progressive, activist worldview. Dissenting voices or traditional ideas are either ignored or portrayed as barriers to justice, rather than as legitimate positions.

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