That Thing You Do! (1996) | How Woke Is It?

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That Thing You Do!1996

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What We Think

A thoroughly non-woke, feel-good throwback. "That Thing You Do!" avoids identity politics, celebrates cultural traditions, and steers clear of ideological uniformity. If only more movies took a cue from this one.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"That Thing You Do!" focuses on character-driven storytelling with little emphasis on modern identity politics. Characters are developed around their personalities, ambitions, and flaws, not their race, gender, or sexuality. Forced representation and virtue signaling are virtually nonexistent here.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film portrays mid-century American culture respectfully, celebrating family ties, ambition, and wholesome small-town values. Masculine and feminine roles reflect a nostalgic, traditional setting. There’s no overt attempt to undermine or subvert these cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While the film doesn't delve deeply into political ideas, traditional views dominate simply due to the period and setting. There’s no mockery of dissenting perspectives; if anything, alternative lifestyles don't feature, lending it a more non-woke air than most modern films.

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