The Black Stallion (1979) | How Woke Is It?

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The Black Stallion1979

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What We Think

The Black Stallion is about as non-woke as you can get: a heartfelt, old-fashioned story with traditional values, well-rounded characters, and zero ideological baggage. It’s a refreshing example of classic, timeless filmmaking before Hollywood discovered virtue signaling.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The Black Stallion is all about classic adventure and character-driven storytelling, with no apparent focus on pushing modern identity politics. The main characters are developed through their actions, perseverance, and growth, not their demographics. Forced representation or ideological distractions are nowhere to be found.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Family, resilience, and the boy’s bond with the horse are core to the film. There’s deep respect for traditional values, masculinity, and a positive portrayal of familial relationships. The story embraces time-honored virtues rather than undercutting them or rewriting history for modern sensibilities.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s no sign of any ideological echo chamber here. The film steers clear of hammering away at social commentary, and alternative worldviews aren’t villainized, if anything, the story focuses on universal themes that bridge divisions rather than create them.

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