The Banishment (2008) | How Woke Is It?

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The Banishment2008

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What We Think

'The Banishment' is about as non-woke as you’re likely to find these days; it’s an old-school, character-focused drama that resists modern ideological trends and lets the story do the talking.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

In our view, 'The Banishment' focuses predominantly on character-driven drama and traditional storytelling. There is little evidence of forced representation, or identity emphasized over merit or narrative coherence. The film sticks to its themes without obvious ideological interference.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film explores family, morality, and personal responsibility without overt attempts to subvert traditional values. There’s some critique of human weakness, but not in a way that seems designed to undermine cultural or gender norms.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The narrative allows for ambiguity and complexity in its characters’ actions and motivations. Alternative viewpoints are not villainized or artificially sidelined. Debate and pluralism are present within the characters’ interactions.

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