The American President (1995) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictMildly Woke

33%

The American President1995

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What We Think

The American President has mild progressive leanings by 90s standards but avoids modern woke pitfalls. It’s more of a romantic political fairy tale than an ideological vehicle. Those looking for ‘wokeness’ will mostly find a classic Hollywood love story with a dash of idealistic liberalism.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

The film emphasizes classic character arcs over identity politics. It focuses on personal growth and romance without heavy-handed modern ideological themes. Characters' competence and flaws drive the story rather than checklists of representation or forced messaging.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Mildly Woke

What is this?

While the film lightly challenges traditional values by depicting a widower president's romance, it largely respects family, patriotism, and mainstream morality. Masculinity and conventional roles are not directly undermined or mocked throughout.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Woke

What is this?

Political debates are present, but opposing perspectives are handled with some fairness. The film leans liberal but doesn't outright caricature traditional worldviews or erase dissenting voices, maintaining a relatively balanced ideological field considering its era.

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