The Boys in the Band (2020) | How Woke Is It?

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88%

The Boys in the Band2020

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What We Think

“The Boys in the Band” embraces a distinctly modern ideological outlook, with narrative and character choices often serving identity-driven themes over broader storytelling or value pluralism. Woke quotient: Off the charts.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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The film’s focus is heavily on the sexual identity and struggles of its characters, sometimes at the expense of broader character development or more diverse perspectives. The narrative can feel crafted to underscore social issues, rather than allowing character arcs to unfold organically.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values, religion, and masculinity are often framed negatively or as sources of repression. The film uses much of its runtime to highlight how these cultural foundations are in conflict with the characters’ identities, rarely giving them positive or neutral framing.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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The story and characters devote little sincere attention to perspectives outside of a modern progressive worldview. Traditional and dissenting voices are mainly present as punchlines or sources of internalized pain, without genuine exploration or debate.

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